A&N Islands Disaster Management Plan 2012

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SL. NO. CONTENTS PAGE NO.

1 Map of A&N Islands 07
CHAPTER CONTENTS PAGE NO.
I Introduction 08
II Hazard Analysis 11
III Union Territory Disaster Management System 24
IV UT Disaster Management Executive Committee 32
V District Disaster Management 35
VI Directorate of Disaster Management 52
VII Incident Response System 64
VIII Village Contingency Plan 90
IX Disaster Mitigation 104
X Preparedness Plan 128
XI Response Plan 133
XII Rehabilitation 140
XIII Appraisal, Documentation and Reporting 141
XIV Standard Operating Procedures 143
XV Glossary of Terms 150
XVI Explanations 155
XVII Abbreviations 160
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Chapter-I
INTRODUCTION
ISLANDS AT A GLANCE
1.1 LOCATION
1.1.1 The Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands stretches over 700 kms
from North to South with 37 inhabited Islands. The archipelago, consisting of 572
small and big islands and rocks are aligned from North to South in the form of a chain
of Islands between Cape Negaris (of Myanmar) in North and Achin Head in Sumatra
(of Indonesia) in South, the former being situated 192 Km. from northern tip of
Andaman and latter 144 Km. from southern tip of Nicobar i.e. Indira Point. Preparis
and Cocos are two small islands interjecting between Cape Negaris and Andaman.
There are two groups of Islands viz. Andaman and Nicobar separated by 100
Channel. The Andaman Group of Islands consists of South and North Andaman
Districts covering a gross length of 467 kms, while Nicobar Islands constitute the
Nicobar District covering approximately 259 kms. The total geographical area of the
Andaman and Nicobar Islands are 8249 Sq.kms. The geographical area of Andaman
Island is 6408 Sq.kms and that of Nicobar Island is 1841 Sq.kms. The Andaman &
Nicobar Islands lies between 920 & 940 East Longitude and 60 & 140 North Latitude.
The climate of A&N Islands is described as Tropical Climate. Nearly, 86 % of the total
area of these Islands is covered by Forests.
1.2 ADMINISTRATIVE SUB-DIVISIONS
1.2.1 The Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands has been divided into
three Districts viz. (i) South Andaman District (ii) North and Middle Andaman District
and (iii) Nicobar District. Port Blair, the Capital of this territory, is also the
headquarters of South Andaman District, Mayabunder is the headquarter of North and
Middle Andaman District and Car Nicobar is the headquarter of Nicobar District.
Deputy Commissioners are the head of each District.
1.2.2 The Andaman District consists of one Sub-Division i.e. South Andaman. The
South Andaman Sub-Division consists of 3 tehsils i.e. Port Blair, Ferrargunj and Hut
Bay. The North and Middle Andaman consist of 2 Sub-Divisions. Mayabunder and
Diglipur Sub-Division consisting of 3 Tehsils i.e. Diglipur, Mayabunder and Rangat.
1.2.3 The Nicobar District (consisting of 19 Islands) is divided into 3(three) sub-
divisions namely Car Nicobar, Nancowry and Campbell Bay consisting of 3 Tehsils.
Only 7 villages of Great Nicobar Island under Nancowry sub-division have been
recognized as Revenue villages while the remaining area of Nicobar District
(consisting of 192 Census villages) has been declared as Tribal reserves.

1.3 PHYSICAL FEATURES
1.3.1 Topography
Barring a few small Islands in the Nicobar group, all the others have
undulating terrain with main ridges running North to South. There are also spurs
running East to West in between the main ridges. The submerged valleys form deep
inlets and creeks. Flat lands are few and perennial streams non – existent in most of the
Islands except in Great Nicobar where there are 5 perennial rivers and coral reefs
surrounded most of the Islands.
1.3.2 Geology
The Islands are composed mainly of thick Eocene sediments deposited on Pre-
Tertiary sandstone, siltstone and shale with intrusions of basic and ultra – basic
igneous rocks. In the geologically Younger Ritchie’s archipelago, calcareous
sandstones are more common.
The available geological evidence leads scientists to assume the possibility of
geological period when the Andaman and Nicobar Islands formed a range between
(Burma) Myanmar and Sumatra. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands with Preparis and
Cocos formed one continuous hill connecting this with (Burma) Myanmar through
Cape Negaris.
This range was separated from Nicobar the other continuous Island by a strait
of say 400 fathoms deep and 144 Km wide. Further in South the Nicobar Island was
separated from Sumatra by yet another strait of 600 fathoms deep and about 48 Km
wide.
It is believed that the active Volcano of Barren Island belongs to the immediate
Sunda group of Volcanoes, while the Narcondum Volcano belongs to the Pegu group,
both belonging to the general Sunda group. These Volcanic Islands in line with
Nicobar form one of the principal lines of weakness in the earth’s surface. It is
noteworthy that the Andaman is just off this and escapes the violent earthquakes to
which the others are liable.
It is possible that the reason for Andaman escaping violent earthquakes while
Nicobar are subject to them is that they are just off the line of greatest weakness which
may run from Sumatra through Great Nicobar, Car Nicobar, Barren and Narcondum
Islands to Aracan Yoma.
1.3.3 Soil
The Soils of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been classified into 3
orders: Entisole, Inceptisole and Alfisole. The main agricultural soils are found in
the valleys and are of alluvial and colluvial origin. The coastal areas prone to tidal
floods may have acid sulphate soil. On the whole soils of these Islands are
nutritionally poor and their organic matter content is on decline.

1.3.4 Climate
The climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is described as Tropical
Climate. The Islands are situated in the Hot or Torrid Zone. Nearly 86 % of total area
in these Islands is covered by forest. There are only two season’s viz. Rainy Season
and Summer Season and there is virtually no Winter Season. The Islands are visited
by South - West and North - East monsoons during the period from May to
December. Average annual rainfall in these Islands is 3000 mm. The period from
January to April is Summer Season. The mean relative humidity is 79% the mean
maximum temperature is 30.20 C and means minimum temperature is 23.00 C.
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Chapter-II
HAZARD ANALYSIS
Types of Crisis / Hazards / Disaster agents
2.1 Thirty odd types of hazards/ disaster agents have been identified and the same have
been grouped into five categories:
1. Terrorist Outrages
2. War and International Situation
3. Water and Climate related disasters
4. Migration/Exodus/Infiltration
5. Breakdown of services
6. Man-made Disasters
7. Nuclear Disasters
8. Natural Disasters
9. Law and Order
10. Geologically related disasters
11. Chemical, Industrial and Nuclear related disasters, and
12. Accident related disasters
1. Terrorist Outrages
a) Hijacking, forcible seizure of Aircraft on ground and attack on ground

installations, terminal buildings and facilities
b) Hostage or siege situation requiring specialized handling
c) Use, attempt or threat of use of nuclear/biological/chemical agents or
weapons of mass destruction
d) Assassination or attempted assassination or kidnapping or disappearance of
an Indian or foreign high dignitary.
e) Major attack/suicide attacks/sabotage/bomb explosion at any place
including historical monuments or place of worship or important
Government buildings/vital installations/symbols of democracy and
governance which may inflict heavy casualties, cause large scale damage
evoke grave public reactions or communal backlash.
2. War and Interstate Situation
a) Any inter-state development having immediate and grave implications for

India’s security or interests
b) Imminence of war or major hostilities against India requiring action other
than that by the Armed Forces
c) Foreign invasion or civil war in a country neighbouring India or closely

allied to India
3 Migration/Exodus/Infiltration
(a) Large scale exodus of people/ refugees from any neighbouring

countries into India over a short period.
(b) Large scale evacuation of Indian expatriates from a country/region
facing hostilities/threat of war or under actual war.
4. Breakdown of Services
(a) Major breakdown of any of the essential services posing wide-

spread and protracted problems (Oil sector, Power sector etc.)
(b) Major Transport Strikes
(c) Major Port Strikes/Hijack of an Indian Merchant Ship or Indian
crew in a Foreign Ships
5. Man-made Disasters
(a) Forest Fires
(b) Chemical disasters
(c ) Biological disasters and Epidemics
• Pest Attacks
• Cattle Epidemics
• Food Poisoning
(d) Marine Pollution, Sanitation and Sewage
6. Nuclear Disasters
Nuclear accident inside or outside the country which poses

healthy or other hazards to people in India.
7. Natural Disasters
(a) Major earthquake
(b) Cyclone
(c) Floods
(d) Tornado
(e) Hurricane
(f) Tsunami
(g) Drought
(h) Land Slide

8. Law & Order

Major breakdown of law & order or imminent threat thereof.
9. Water and Climate Related Disaster agents:

• Floods
• Cyclones
• Tornado’s and Hurricanes
• Cloud Burst
• Thunder and Lightening
• Sea Erosion
• Drought
• Land Slide
10. Geologically related Disaster agents:

• Earthquake
• Landslides and Mudflows
• Dam Bursts
11. Accident related Disaster agents:
• Urban Fire
• Village Fire
• Forest Fire
• Electrical Disasters & Fire
• Serial Bomb Blasts
• Oil Spill
• Festival related Disasters
• Air, Road and Sea Accidents
• Boat / Ship Capsizing
• Major Building Collapse
2.1.1 The A & N Islands are vulnerable because of

• Volcanic activity in Barren Island
• Being water logged Islands
• Distance from mainland
• Isolated & dispersed Islands
• Vast coastline
• Situation on geographical seismic zone
• Eye location near of the cyclones

2.1.2 STATUS OF DISASTERS IN ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS
a) Climate Change Impact:
The earth has experienced oscillations between warm and cool periods. These
shifts in climate have been traced to wide variety of ‘climate forcing’ like orbital
variations, solar fluctuations, volcanic activities, water vapour and the atmospheric
concentration of Green House Gases (GHG) such as CO2. The main culprit for causes of
Global Warming is Green House Gases like Carbon dioxide, Methane and Nitrous oxide
are playing hazards in the present times. Green houses gasses are the ingredients of the
atmosphere that add to the greenhouse effect. The average façade temperature of the
Globe has augmented more than 10 F (Fahrenheit) since 1900 and the speed of warming
has been almost 3 fold the century long average since 1970. About 20% of carbon
dioxide emitted in the atmosphere comes from burning of gasoline in the engines of the
vehicles. But changes that are happening today are occurring at a more rapid rate with
stronger magnitudes and patterns that cannot be explained by natural cycles. No one
will be immune from its overall impacts. Nonetheless, it will have a dis-proportionate
effect on the lives of poor people. Climate change is global but the effects are local.
Localized physical impacts will be determined by geography and macro level
interactions between global warming and existing weather patterns. Few commonly
identified global climate change consequences are:-
¾ Temperature change
¾ Rainfall pattern changes (Seasonal and latitudinal shift in precipitation)
¾ Sea level rise
¾ Severe events/disaster ( the incidence and magnitude of extreme events are
exacerbated)
The following table elaborated the consequences of each of the above change on
Andaman and Nicobar Islands (ANI). Changes in all the areas would make the impact more
severe.

Likely impact of Climate Possible Impacts on the People of ANI

Change (Global)
Temperature Change : Livelihood:
The consensus amongst The economic thrust of ANI is on FAT- Fisheries,
scientists are that, this Agriculture and Tourism.
warming trend has been Impact of Fisheries:
triggered by the emission of Higher temperature may lead to fish habitat
carbon dioxide (CO2) and other modification, affect abundance and spawning of
Green House Gasses from fish.
various human activities (e.g. Impact on Agriculture:
Industrial processes, fossil fuel Reduce food production due to higher rate of
combustion and land use evapotranspiration, heat stress on crops, erratic
changes such as weather which undermines rain –fed agriculture
deforestation). The most up- systems.
to-date projections of future Higher temperatures increase the incidence of
warming suggest a global pests and diseases that affect crops and
increase of 1.8ºC to 6.4º C by cattle/livestock
2100. There is no hard and fast Impact on Tourism :
line separating ‘dangerous’ Coral bleaching as a result of warming sea may
from ‘safe’ climate change. have implications on tourism.
However, beyond a threshold Health:
of 2º C the risk of large scale Health facilities in ANI are limited and people depend
human development setbacks heavily on health services of mainland.
and irreversible ecological Major killer diseases(Malaria, Dengue etc.)
catastrophes will increase could expand its coverage
sharply. Reduce the variety and availability of medicinal
plants on which local people continue to rely
Higher temperature will lead to quick
evaporation of rainwater storage tank creating
water crisis and leading to healthier hazard
Environment:
ANI is ecologically very fragile and environmental
degradation would further enhance its disaster risk.
Higher ocean temperatures, salinity devastate
marine organism. For example, bleaching of
coral reef as a result of warming sea
Increasing acidity in the ocean is another long
term threat to marine ecosystem.
It is likely that some species may not be able to
compete successfully and may lose out in favour
of other species.
Increased Salination and mineralization of soil.
Rainfall pattern change Water Resources (Drinking and Household Use) :
(Seasonal & latitudinal shift in ANI is dependent on rainwater for drinking and
precipitation) household use except very few springs and one river at
Climate change is reducing the North Andaman. Rainwater is harvested and collected

amount of useful precipitation into tank and supplied to household.

in many parts of the world. o Erratic rainfall will create seasonal acute water
crisis as happened in year 2007.
o Decrease in available surface water will lower
water tables and slow aquifer recharge rates. As
a result, decline and/or increase variability in
water supply.
Livelihood (Agriculture) :
o Crop loss and reduced agricultural productivity
due to seasonal variation of precipitation.
Health:
o Weather conditions determine malaria
transmission to a considerable extent. Heavy
rainfall results in puddles, which provide good
breeding conditions for mosquitoes. Moreover,
water scarcity would affect hygiene and
sanitation, leading to further health concerns.
Social Issues (conflict & Migration):
o Conflicts are expected to flare around
diminishing resources – especially water – and
add to the staggering numbers of people on the
move and needing help (environmental refugee)
Sea level Rise : Water Resources:
Sea level could rise rapidly o Increased seawater percolation may further
with accelerated ice sheet reduce freshwater supplies.
disintegration. Climate change Livelihood (Agriculture, Fisheries, Tourism):
is also causing many glaciers, o Agriculturally fertile coastal area are vulnerable
like those in the Himalaya and to inundation and salination
Andes, to shrink at alarming o May create some scope for Inland fisheries.
rates. o Some small islands/beaches which are popular
tourist destination may be lost due to inundation.
Social Issues (Displacement and Urbanization):

o Beyond actual inundation rising sea levels will
also put millions of people at greater risk of
flooding. This will displace a large number of
people and result in rapid urbanization straining
resources and putting more pressure on civic
amenities.
o Sea level rise will make southern group of
islands which are inhabited by tribal or primitive
tribal more vulnerable due to subsidence of land
due to earthquake (2004)
Environment:
Sea level rise will affect mangroves by
eliminating or modifying their present habitats
and creating new tidally inundated areas to
which some mangrove species may shift (IPCC
2001). As about 260 km of the coast of

Andaman and Nicobar Islands are lined with
mangroves and they have restricted scope of
adjustment in response to sea level rise, the
impact of climate change on extent and species
composition of mangroves may be devastative
when sea level rise exceed about 10cm/ 100
years.
Severe events/Disaster(The Enhancement of Disaster Risk:
incidence and magnitude of More frequent and intense cyclone is predicted.
extreme events are Change in path of cyclone will increase the
exacerbated) disaster risk for ANI with more frequent and
Rising temperatures caused by powerful wind. Andaman houses are
Green House gases (GHG) traditionally sloped and light roofed due to
emissions are altering ocean heavy rainfall and earthquake, but high cyclonic
currents and weather pattern. wind could be devastative.
Statistical evidence suggests Flood event would increase and more and more
that the frequency and area would be affected. More frequent and
destructive power of extreme intense storm surge with more inland
weather conditions and event penetration. These would demand moving
is already increasing. coastal population into inland where land is
already scarce. It would lead to destroying the
forest area.
Extreme summer temperature would be new
hazard and put more pressure on ‘energy’ which
is generated through expensive way from diesel.
Disaster would create new environmental
problems and risks Natural Hazards can trigger
release of toxic substances into the
environment–damage of sewage system, hazard
materials production and storage facilities.
Disaster will further degrade ecosystem and
degraded ecosystem reduces community
resilience to cope with disaster. Poor are most
vulnerable and least resilient to disasters.
Post disaster recovery can have both immediate
and long lasting effect on environment like
depletion of natural resource due to cumulative
effect of reconstruction.
Economic, social and environmental losses and
retardation of development process would be
inevitable.

b) Impact of Earthquake :
Of the various types of hazards listed above these islands are susceptible to very high
intensity of seismicity, hence classified as seismic Zone V of IS 1893-1984. A large number
of earthquakes of magnitude more than 5.0 is known to have occurred in and around these
Islands.
2.1.3 Disasters have been classified as minor, L1, L2 or L3 as per the order of the
Administration issued vide No. 796 dated 12.8.2005.
Disaster Features (Extent of Damage) Authority competent to

Type declare the level
Minor (a) The spread of disaster does not exceed Assistant Commissioner
five villages or
(b) No loss of human lives is reported or
(c) The loss of property does not exceed
value of ` 50 lakhs.
L1 (a) The spread of disaster does not exceed 10 Deputy Commissioner

villages or
(b) Loss of human lives does not exceed 20 or
(c) The value of property loss exceeds ` 50
lakhs but less than ` 10 Cr.
L2 (a) All Districts are affected by L1 or Relief Commissioner/Chief

(b) Loss of human lives exceeds above 20 or Secretary
(c) Loss to property exceeds ` 10 Cr.
(d) The District authority asked for assistance
from Defence forces or
(e) Is declared to be large scale disaster
without assistance from GOI by A&N
Admn.
L3 Large Scale Disaster in these Islands wherein Relief Commissioner,
direct intervention from GOI has to be sought MHA, GOI.

2.2. EARTHQUAKES
2.2.1
As per Seismic Zoning Map of India contained in IS 1893-1984 the A&N
Islands fall in the Zone V, which is the most severe seismic zone (very high damage
risk zone). The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located near the boundary of the
Indian plate and the Burmese Microplate. The Andaman trench marks this boundary
and lies in the Bay of Bengal to the west of the archipelago. Another prominent
feature is the North-South West Andaman fault which is strike-slip in nature and lies
in the Andaman Sea, to the east of this island chain. A tectonic process called “Sea
Floor Spreading” is presently widening the Andaman Sea, just like the Atlantic
Ocean. This is taking place along undersea ridges on the seafloor. The Indian plate is
diving beneath the Burmese Microplate along the Andaman Trench in a process
known as "Subduction". Shallow and occasional intermediate-depth earthquakes
delineate the subducted slab under the Andaman-Nicobar islands joining the
seismicity trend of the Indo-Burma ranges. In recent and historic times only two high
magnitude earthquakes have occurred in this region. The first of these was in 1881,
in the Andaman Sea, near the Nicobar Island and the second, off the west coast of
Middle Andaman Island in June 1941.
2.2.2 EARTHQUAKE OF 31st DECEMBER 1881 (NNW of the Andaman Islands, Mw 7.9)
No recording stations were present at the time, though calculations were
made by various agencies of the seismic vertical from the time of the shock recorded
at different locations including Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), Vishakhapatnam,
Chennai and Port Blair. They also recorded the arrivals of tsunamis at different
points on the eastern coast of India. The tsunami had a maximum run-up of 1.2
meters on the Coromandel coast. Damage occurred to masonry buildings at Port
Blair.
2.2.3 EARTHQUAKE OF 1941
1941 - Andaman Islands, India, Mw 7.7

• Date : 26th June 1941
• Epicenter : 20.5 kilometers west of Flat Island
• Latitude : 12.500o N
• Longitude : 92.570o E
• Magnitude : 7.7 Mw. ( Momentum Magnitude Wave)
The earthquake of June 26, 1941 is among the strongest earthquakes ever
recorded in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It had a magnitude of 7.7 (Mw). It was
centered in the Bay of Bengal, roughly, 20.5 kilometers west of Flat Island or 96.7
kilometers NNW of Port Blair (South Andaman Island). It was the last great

earthquake in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The 1881 Nicobar Islands
earthquake (M 7.9) is the only other event of comparable magnitude.
This 1941 earthquake caused widespread damage on Middle and South
Andaman Islands. Most masonry structures in and around Port Blair were badly
affected. The Cellular Jail which was a 3 storey building with 696 solitary Control
Rooms and infamous for the imprisonment, torture and murder of freedom fighters
was destroyed as were all the elegant buildings and wide roads, on Ross Island, the
administrative centre of the Britishers. The maximum intensity was experienced at
Baratang Island, Shoal Bay creek, North of Port Blair.
A tsunami was triggered by this earthquake in the Bay of Bengal. As per
journalistic sources, the height of the tsunami was of the order from 0.75 to 1.25
meters. At the time no tidal gauge was in operation. Mathematical calculations
suggest that the height could be of the order of 1.0 meter. This tsunami was
witnessed along the eastern coast of India. It is believed that nearly 5,000 people
were killed by the tsunami on the East coast of India. Local newspapers are believed
to have mistaken the deaths and damage to a storm surge.
2.2.4 EARTHQUAKE TREMORS OF 1982-83
The Great Nicobar Island experienced a series of earthquake tremors during

1982 –1983.Though the quake was not severe, it kept the people on the tenterhooks.
The ex-servicemen settlers were ready to desert the island in the ships.
2.2.5 EARTHQUAKE TREMORS OF 2002
Date - 14th September 2002

Latitude - 13.0870 N
Longitude - 93.1120 E
Magnitude - Mw 6.5
Location - 23.6 kms SSE of Diglipur (North
Andaman Island)
A major earthquake shook the Andaman Islands at 03:58 AM local time on
14th September, 2002. It had a magnitude of 6.5 (Mw) and lasted 2 minutes. The
earthquake was centered in the Andaman Sea, 23.6 kms SSE of Diglipur (North
Andaman Island). A jetty at Aerial Bay was also damaged and 3-4 shops nearby
collapsed. Diglipur in North Andaman was worst affected. Wooden and bamboo
houses were relatively unaffected compared to concrete structures.
A tsunami was also experienced on Ross Island and Smith Island. A
lighthouse on East Island (uninhabited) was damaged by the earthquake and the
tsunami and 50 kilograms of mercury used in the beacon spilled as a result. Tremors
from the main shock were experienced on Smith Island, Ross Island, Mayabunder,
Kalighat, Baratang and at Port Blair. The strongest aftershock was recorded at

01:28:41 AM on 15th September, 2002 and was centered in the Andaman Sea, 12.3
km. west of Saddle Peak (North Andaman Island).
2.2.6. EARTHQUAKE TREMORS OF 2004
The nature jolted the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 26th Dec, 2004 at
06:28:53 AM when a major earthquake with magnitude of 9.3 shocked the earth and
the epicenter of the quake was at Sumatra Islands which created Tsunami and cost
lakhs of lives. The Tsunami affected almost all the coastal areas of Asia and it gave a
partial affect around the globe also.
2.2.7 TSUNAMI
Tsunami is the Japanese word known as “Harbour Waves”. This is an ocean

wave produced by an event at sea like an earthquake, landslide, sliding of Ice berg,
collision of Asteroids in the sea and/or volcanic eruption in the sea. These waves
may reach enormous size upto 15 – 30 mtrs. height and have been known to travel at
a speed 600-900 km/h and mostly cover across entire oceans.
Flat Islands like Car Nicobar, Chowra, Teressa, Katchal, Nancowry,
Pilowmillow, Little Andaman, Neil, Havelock, Strait and Long Island etc. are
vulnerable to tsunami. Absence of coastal plantation/mangroves and non availability
of high altitude grounds/buildings can enhance the vulnerability of the people to
tsunami.
2.2.8 CYCLONE AND HIGH VELOCITY WINDS
The design wind speed in the whole UT is 44 m/s (158 km/h), which could be
reached during monsoon. Andaman and Nicobar Islands is classified as Moderate
Damage Risk Zone-A. The cyclone affected coastal areas are classified in 50 m/s
zones (Very High Damage Risk Zone-B) and 55 m/s zones (Very High Damage Risk
Zone-A). The basic wind speeds are applicable to 10m heights above mean ground
level in an open terrain.
Cyclones are associated with strong winds, torrential rains and storm surges
(abrupt rise of sea level at the time storm crossing the coast). Storms surge is the
most destructive phenomena associated with a cyclone. Due to this low-lying areas
along the coast are inundated by the sea water, which can result in the loss of human
lives unless the people are evacuated from those areas.
The cyclone of 24th Nov, 1988 was followed by floods in Diglipur,
Mayabunder and other areas on 8th Dec, 1988. About five thousand people were
affected.
2.2.9 FLOODS

Certain areas/islands have poor natural drainage due to peculiar geographical

features. The islands like Car Nicobar are flat, sandy with elevated areas at certain
places. Such islands where the drainage is predominantly by seepage are vulnerable
to flooding in case of heavy downpour. Floods can also be caused by dam bursts due
to various reasons.
2.3.0 VOLCANO
2.3.1 Barren Island in Andaman district is the only active volcano in India. After
eruption in 1803 A.D, it again became active in 1991 and 1995. The islands are
uninhabited and away from other inhabited islands. The other volcano at Narcondum
is dormant for centuries. There is a police outpost and a police radio centre at
Narcondum.
2.3.2 There are many spots on the active mud volcano in Baratang Island in
Andaman district from where mud is slowly oozing out. Any large-scale effusion can
lead to burial of things falling in the mudflow path.
2.3.3 Activities and sub-activities for different crises situations have been
visualized and identified and the response time for each activity has been
determined:
1 Active Volcanoes Barren Island- Erupted in 1803, 1891, 1995 and

2005 can be cause of Earthquake, Tsunami- etc.
2 Dormant Volcanoes Narcondum is dormant for centuries also active -
can be cause of Earthquake, Tsunami- etc.
3 Cyclone and High A&N are in moderate damage risk Zone- A with a
Velocity Winds wind speed of 120 Km/h.
4 Floods Car Nicobar is vulnerable to floods as the drainage
is predominantly by sepage. The low-lying
adjoining areas of Port Blair and parts of North
and Middle Andaman are prone to flash floods
during heavy torrential rains.
5 Tsunami 1881- Port Blair, 1941-South Andaman & Middle
Andaman, 2004 – South Andaman and Nicobar
District

2.3.4 Trigger Mechanism for Response to Disaster
Trigger Mechanism for Response to Disaster …

ON RECEIPT OF WARNING / OCCURRENCE
OF DISASTER
Warning STATE/DISTRICT Occurrence
message from message from
Police/MET Control Room village/Tehsil etc
Dept.
Quick assessment of disaster situation by

Revenue staff AC’s and other Agencies to
Information to UT Control
report the level of disaster by visiting the site of
Room/CS/C-in-C
occurrence/ collection of information
Requisition of Defence Mobilization of Task force / Teams to

Forces by CS if required Control Room assemble at Control rooms
on recommendation by the Police &
Dy.Comm. Health
Defense Deployment of search and rescue team of
APWD Health Police, APWD
SOP’s to be implemented
Information to MHA Information to Evacuation, Coordination with other

By Relief Public, Press, essential departments
Commissioner/Chief AIR/ DD
Secretary
Mobilization of relief & equipments,
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Village Task Force PRIs
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Chapter-III
UNION TERRITORY DISASTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
3.1 INTRODUCTION:
The A&N Islands are susceptible to very high intensity of seismicity, hence
classified as seismic zone V of IS 1893-1984. During 2010, the earth jolted 84 times
having intensity of more than M.5.0 in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
These Islands are located near the boundary of the Indian Plate and Burmese
micro plate. Recently on 26th, Dec, 2004 an earthquake with the magnitude of 9.3 hit
near Sumatra Islands and rocked these Islands towards disaster. Devastating EQ &
Tsunami had caused horizontal and vertical movements of the landmass and
generated killer waves causing immense damage to lives and properties. Islands have
physically moved horizontally by 2 to 3 meter in South-Westerly direction towards
the mainland and rotated in anticlockwise direction.
The machineries of Andaman and Nicobar Administration activated to cope

up with the natural disaster and a core group of authorities functioned primarily for
the rescue and evacuation of inhabitants and other relief works along with the
support of Non- Governmental Agencies who came forward hand to hand with the
Administration for the interim relief of the affected peoples scattered in various
affected Islands.
The natural disasters cannot be prevented with the man’s present depth of
knowledge and technology; nonetheless his sufferings can be reduced by application
of his wisdom. It is in this context establishment of a separate department of Disaster
Management found necessary to combat disasters.
Sufficient manpower and infrastructure are required to tackle the natural and
manmade disasters. Keeping the infrastructure ready and well oiled to face any
eventuality can reduce the loss of lives and damages to the properties and rescue of
the lives to the great extent. Previously, all the resources and skills of all the line
departments have been pooled together at the time of emergencies but there is lack of
coordination and full preparedness to face disasters.
The Directorate of Disaster Management Department is coordinating training

for the staffs and awareness campaigns for the benefit of the Islanders in
coordination with different NGO’s and National Disaster Management Authority
also made small levels mock drill on Search and Rescue and First Aid to all the
Govt. Officials of the Administration.
The A&N Administration to cope up the emergency crisis and to make it

available certain basic principles and preliminary infrastructure at Tehsil, District
and State Level with regard to various issues and situations arising out of
calamities/disasters prepared the UT Disaster Management Plan-2011. This plan
provides for institutional arrangements, roles and responsibilities of the various
agencies, interlinks in disaster management and the scope of their activities.
Six (06) Emergency Operation Centres also been constructed at Port Blair, at
Mayabunder in North and Middle Andaman ,at Hut Bay, Car Nicobar, Campbell
Bay and Kamorta. All these EOCs are connected with the State Control Room at
Directorate of Disaster Management under a fine Disaster Management Emergency
Communication System.
Further, the Directorate of Disaster Management conducting training on

disaster preparedness in different tehsils and also activated IEC (Information,
Education and Communication) activities as a part of public awareness. Guidelines
for School Safety Programme also been prepared and will be implemented in 399
schools in A&N Islands under the guidelines on National School Safety Programme
of Govt. of India. 140 Relief Shelters /Godowns have already been setup in almost
all the Islands after the mega earthquake of 26th Dec, 2004 followed by TSUNAMI
and maintained stock of emergency relief materials.
3.1.1 UNION TERRITORY DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN: (UTDMP)
This Union Territory proposes to evolve a system of process of planning,

organizing coordinating and implementing measures which are necessary or
expedient for:-
1. Prevention of danger or threat of any disaster;
2. To assess the status of existing resources and facilities available with the various
departments and agencies involved in Disaster Management in the UT;
3. To assess their adequacies in dealing with a disaster;
4. To identify the requirements for institutional strengthening, technological support,
up- gradation of information systems and data management for improving the
quality of administrative response to disasters at the UT level;
5. To make the UTDMP an effective response mechanism as well as a policy and
planning tool;
6. The UTDMP addresses the UT response to demands from the District
Administration and in extraordinary emergency situations at multi-district levels.
It is associated with disasters like major fires, earthquakes, cyclones and
epidemics. The present plan is a multi-disaster response plan for the disasters
which outlines the institutional framework required for managing such situations;
7. The UTDMP specifically focuses on the role of various governmental
departments, agencies and the Emergency Operations Centre in case of any of the
above mentioned disasters. This plan concentrates primarily on the response
strategy;
8. Mitigation or reduction of risk of any disaster or its severity or consequences;
9. Capacity Building and training;
10. Prompt response to any threatening disaster situation;
11. Assessing the severity or magnitude of effects of any disaster;
12. Evacuation, Rescue and Relief;
13. Rehabilitation and Reconstruction;

3.1.2 PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS

This action plan can function optimally only if a prior study of the risks and
vulnerability of a particular area is undertaken and the institutional setup responsible
for disaster mitigation is understood clearly.
3.1.3 OBJECTIVES OF DM PLAN
The Disaster Management Plan provides a well structured, participatory, fail

safe, multi-disciplinary, multi-departmental and systematic approach to guide
administrative mechanisms at all levels of government, private sectors, NGO’s and
CBO’s(Community Based Organization) to work seamlessly.
It also provides for uniformity in approach and clear perception of the various
issues at hand, thus avoiding undue complications. At the same time, the plan
provides for the coordination of different agencies from the field level to the Central
Government. The objective is to provide a quick and effective response in
emergency situations.
Although, effective disaster specific plans have been previously prepared by

different departments/agencies, there is a growing awareness of the need for a multi-
disaster action plan in order to tackle multi-faceted effects of disaster. This
essentially concentrates on the institutional setup and information flow, providing
hazard specific responses along with the roles of primary agencies involved. Such an
approach allows flexibility in response at the local level, while still under the direct
supervision and control of the UT.
While the action plan assumes an element of preparedness on part of the

administrative authorities, it also calls for substantial involvement of the NGOs and
private initiatives. Community participation is one of the most effective inputs for
the management of disasters. Training of the community and key social functionaries
thus become essential elements for the successful execution of a Disaster
Management Plan.
3.1.4 POLICY STATEMENT
Although containing disasters will basically be at the district level, it is

important to build confidence and self reliance at the district level, which can be best
effected through timely, supportive and planned interventions by the UT.
A Disaster Management Plan is backed by continuous preparedness. Only a
sustained effort at preparedness can make a disaster management plan effective.

3.1.5 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

The A&N Administration has constituted the following Authorities under the
powers conferred under sub-section (1) of the Section 14 , Section 20 & Section 25
of the Disaster Management Act, 2005:-
1. A&N Islands Union Territory Disaster Management Authority has been

constituted vide Notification No. 01/2008 dated 9.1.2008.
2. A&N Union Territory Disaster Management Executive Committee has been

constituted vide Notification No. 2/2008 dated 9.1.2008.
3. District Disaster Management Authorities have been constituted for all the
three Districts vide Notification No. 03/2008 dated 9.1.2008.
Directorate of Disaster Management, A&N Admn.

3.1.6 ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS UNION TERRITORY DISASTER

MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
The Union Territory of Andaman Administration in exercise of the powers

conferred under sub-section (1) of the section 14 of the Disaster Management Act
2005, the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands had established the A&N Islands
Union Territory Disaster Management Authority and shall consist of the following :-
1. Lt. Governor, A&N Islands Chairman
2. Member of Parliament, A&N Islands Member
3. Chief Secretary, A&N Admn. Member
4. Director General of Police, A&N Admn. Member
5. Chief of Staff, Andaman &Nicobar Command Member
6. Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, A&N Admn. Member
7. Development Commissioner, A&N Admn. Member
8. Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Health), A&N Member
Admn.
9. Commissioner-cum-Secretary (RR), A&N Admn. Member
A. Duties and functions of the Disaster Management Authorities:-
The A&N Islands Union Territory Disaster Management Authority will lay
down policies and plans for Disaster Management in the Union Territory inter-alia
approve the UT Plan in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the National
Disaster Management Authority, coordinate the implementation of the UT Plan,
recommended provision of funds for mitigation and preparedness measures and
review the developmental plans of the different departments of the state to ensure
integration of prevention, preparedness and mitigation measures.
Subject to the provision of the Act, A&N Islands UT Disaster Management

Authority has the following responsibility for laying down policies and plans for
disaster management in the Union Territory:-
1. Lay down policies on Disaster Management.

2. Approval of UT Disaster Management Plan.
3. Approve plans prepared by the Departments of UT.
4. Lay down guidelines to be followed by the UT Authority in drawing up the
UT plans.
5. Recommend Provision of funds for mitigation and also apply the same.
6. Lay down guidelines to be followed by different departments of the UT
Administration for integrating the measures for prevention of disasters or the
mitigation of their effects in their development plans & projects.
7. Coordinate the enforcement & ensure implementation of the policy & plans
for Disaster Management.
8. Recommend guidelines for minimum standards of Relief to be provided to
the persons affected by Disasters.
9. In case of disasters of severe magnitude, recommend relief in repayments of
loans or for grants of loans to the persons affected by disaster on such
concessional terms as may be appropriate.

The Union Territory Disaster Management Authority shall be involved in the

Management of large scale Disasters. The Lt. Governor, A&N Islands in
consultation with the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration and other members of
the authority shall decide its involvement after the receipt of the report from the
Deputy Commissioners of the Districts. Following the decision, the Secretary (Relief
and Rehabilitation), Andaman and Nicobar Administration shall initiate action to
trigger all the Emergency Operation Centres / Control Rooms. He shall issue Orders
for deployment of Stakeholder/Incident Response Teams as per their pre designated
roles in accordance with the Incident Response System.
The Director of Disaster Management will coordinate all the government

machineries, stakeholders of the A&N Administration and other governmental and
non-governmental agencies, NGO’s with the A&N Islands UT Disaster Management
Authorities.
B. Meeting of the A&N Islands UT Disaster Management Authority
Meetings of the A&N Islands UT Disaster Management Authority under sub-

section (1) of Section 15 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005: the A&N Islands
UT Disaster Management Authority shall meet as and when necessary and at such
time and place as the Chairperson may decide.
3.1.7 Functions of Union Territory Disaster Management Authority
Following shall be the functions of Union Territory Disaster Management Authority:

(a) Assess the scale of Disasters
(b) Inform the Government of India about Disaster
(c) Requisition the assistance of Defence Forces to manage Disaster.
(d) Seek assistance/help from the Govt. of India
(e) Monitor the Rescue, Relief and Rehabilitation Operations.
(f) Recognition of meritorious service rendered by persons in the Disaster
Management.
(g) Dissemination of information.
(i) Assessment of Scale of Disaster
3.1.8 The Union Territory Disaster Management Authority shall be actively involved in
the management of Large Scale Disasters. The Large Scale Disaster is one wherein
[pl refer at page 17 (2.1.3)]:
(a) All the Districts in these Islands are occurred by Medium Scale Disaster
(Medium Scale Disaster is the one whose spread/effect does not exceed ten
villages or death toll does not exceed 20 and loss of property does not exceed `
10 Crores) or
(b) Loss of human life in one or in all the Districts exceeds 20 or

(c) Loss of property in one or in all Districts exceeds ` 10 Crores or
(d) Any one or in all the District Disaster Management Control Rooms have asked
for assistance from Defence Forces or
(e) Any one or all the Districts have sought more funds in addition to those
normally allotted every year to manage the Disasters or
(f) Is declared to be a large scale disaster by the A & N Administration
(ii) Information about Disaster to Government of India
3.1.9 The Chief Secretary, Andaman and Nicobar Administration shall inform the
Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of
Agriculture through FAX/Telex/Wireless/NIC NET about the occurrence of the
Disaster. The copies of the message shall go to the Private Secretary to the Prime
Minister, Home Minister, Agriculture Minister for their information. Another copy of
the message shall be sent to the Director (C.P.C), Ministry of Home Affairs,
Government of India, New Delhi.
(iii) Assistance from Defence Forces
3.2.0 The Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command shall keep the
Armed Forces on alert following the receipt of information from Director, Disaster
Management or from the Deputy Commissioner or on receipt of forewarning about
the impending occurrence of a Disaster so that Defence Forces shall plunge into
action as soon as their assistance is sought by the UTDMA/DDMAs.
3.2.1 The extent and nature of assistance required from the Defence Forces in the
first instance shall be assessed by the District Disaster Management Authority and
intimated to Union Territory Disaster Management Authority.
3.2.2 The Union Territory Disaster Management Authority shall hold quick
deliberations on the nature and extent of help to be sought from the Government of
India. This assistance shall be for (a) Short (Immediate) Term Measures (b) Medium
Term Measures and (c) Long Term Measures.
3.2.3 The assistance for Immediate Term Measures is meant for the Rescue and
Relief Operations. The Rehabilitation Operations after a Disaster constitute the
medium term measures. The assistance from Government of India for the medium
term measures could be to restore the public utility services and to help the general
public to restart their occupations. Assistance from the Government of India for long
term measures will be sought under the Annual Plan.
3.2.4 The concerned Departments shall make a quick assessment of damage in their
sector/ activities and project the requirement of funds to the Union Territory Disaster
Management Authority. The District Disaster Management Authority/Deputy
Commissioner shall with the assistance of Government Departments make a quick
estimate of damage / impact and requirement of funds.

3.2.5 The request for the immediate assistance from Government of India could go
through a fax / wireless / NIC NET from the Lt. Governor following his conversation
with Union Minister of Home Affairs and the Prime Minister.
(iv) Monitoring Rescue Relief and Rehabilitation Operation
3.2.6 The Union Territory Management Authority shall receive the reports from District
Disaster Management Control Rooms at the following periodicity:-
(a) Report on Rescue Operation - at 1200 hours daily
(b) Report on Relief Operation - Everyday at 2000 hours
(c) Rehabilitation Operation - Every week on Monday. Later this report
could be obtained every month.
3.2.7 These reports for Rescue, Relief and Rehabilitation could be obtained.
3.2.8 The Departmental field functionaries may place certain requirements with their
respective Head of the Department for the purpose of carrying out Rescue Relief and
Rehabilitation Operations. The concerned head of the Department shall take
necessary action and send Action Taken Reports to the Directorate of Disaster
Management or to the District Disaster Management Authority.
(v) Recognition of Meritorious Service
3.2.9 The meritorious service rendered / outstanding work done by the persons including
Government Servants in the Disaster Management shall be recognized and rewarded
by the Administration. The Union Territory Disaster Management Authority shall
consider the recommendations made by District Disaster Management for the Union
Territory level and National level recognition depending on the merit of the cases.
The Lt. Governor may award his Commendation Certificate or may recommend the
case to Government of India for National Level Award in recognition of
distinguished service rendered in the Disaster Management. The award may be given
additional benefits by the Competent Authority as deemed fit.
(vi) Release of Press Note
3.2.10 The concerned Deputy Commissioner shall be releasing Press Note every day
at 1600 hours during the peak period of the Rescue and Relief Operations. This Press
Note of the Deputy Commissioner is primarily for the information of the general
public in his District and the local Press in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
3.2.11 The Chief Secretary, Andaman and Nicobar Islands may release Press Note
periodically for the information of the National Press and the public. The Press Note
may give basic information about the Andaman and Nicobar Islands too, in addition
to that relating to the large scale Disaster and its Management.
3.2.12 The basic information about the Islands includes their location, distances,
communication details i.e. contact numbers transport facilities, prevailing weather
etc. The comprehensive details about the Disaster Management and the basic
information about these Islands would also facilitate in the decision-making by the
Philanthropic Organizations to render help in the Disaster Management.

Chapter-IV
UNION TERRITORY DISASTER MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

COMMITTEE
4.1 UNION TERRITORY DISASTER MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Union Territory of Andaman Administration in exercise of the powers

conferred under sub-section (1) of the section 20 of the Disaster Management Act
2005, the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands also had established the Union
Territory Disaster Management Executive Committee and shall consist of the
following members vide Notifications in the official gazette vide No.2-124/2006/Rev
dated 09/01/2008 and No. 2-124/2006-R&R dated 28/01/2010:-
1. Chief Secretary, A&N Admn. - Chairperson

2. Director General of Police, A&N Admn. - Member
3. Chief of Staff, ANC - Member
4. Development Commissioner, A&N Admn. - Member
5. Principal Secretary (Shipping), A&N Admn. - Member
6 Principal Secretary (Health), A&N Admn. - Member
7. Commissioner-cum-Secy (APWD), A&N Admn. - Member
8. Chief Engineer, APWD, A&N Admn. - Member
9. Chief General Manager, BSNL - Member
10. In-Charge, Meteorological Dept., A&N Islands - Member
11. Officer-in-charge, NIOT, A&N Islands - Member
12. Principal Secretary (R&R) - Member Secretary
4.1.1 FUNCTIONS OF UNION TERRITORY DISASTER MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

COMMITTEE:
(a) Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the National Policy, the
National Plan and the State Plan;
(b) Examine the vulnerability of different parts of the State to different forms
of disasters and specify measures to be taken for their prevention or
mitigation;
(c) Lay down guidelines for preparation of disaster management plans by the
departments of the Government of the State and the District Authorities;
(d) Monitor the implementation of disaster management plans prepared by the
departments of the Government of the State and District Authorities;
(e) Monitor the implementation of the guidelines laid down by the State
Authority for integrating of measures for prevention of disasters and
mitigation by the departments in their development plans and projects;

(f) Evaluate preparedness at all governmental or non-governmental levels to

respond to any threatening disaster situation or disaster and give
directions, where necessary, for enhancing such preparedness;
(g) Coordinate response in the event of any threatening disaster situation or
disaster;
(h) Give directions to any Department of the Government of the State or any
other authority or body in the State regarding actions to be taken in
response to any threatening disaster situation or disaster;
(i) Promote general education, awareness and community training in regard to
the forms of disasters to which different parts of the State are vulnerable
and the measures that may be taken by such community to prevent the
disaster, mitigate and respond to such disaster;
(j) Advise, assist and coordinate the activities of the Departments of the
Government of the State, District Authorities, statutory bodies and other
governmental and non-governmental organizations engaged in Disaster
Management;
(k) Provide necessary technical assistance or give advice to District
Authorities and local authorities for carrying out their functions
effectively;
(l) Advise the State Government regarding all financial matters in relation to
Disaster Management;
(m) Examine the construction, in any local area in the State and if it is of the
opinion that the standards laid for such construction for the prevention of
disaster is not being or has not been followed, may direct the District
Authority or the local authority, as the case may be, to take such action as
may be necessary to secure compliance of such standards;
(n) Provide information to the National Authority relating to different aspects
of Disaster Management;
(o) Lay down, review and update State Level Response Plans and guidelines
and ensure that the District Level Plans are prepared, reviewed and
updated;
(p) Ensure that communication systems are in order and the Disaster
Management drills are carried out periodically;
(q) Perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the State
Authority or as it may consider necessary.
4.1.2 The Union Territory Disaster Management Executive Committee shall meet
during third week of June every year. The minutes of the meetings shall be drawn
and issued to all concerned for further action. The action taken shall be reviewed in
the next meeting of the Committee.

4.1.3 In view of the provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and as per the
administrative structures existing in the country at the District and State Level, the
role of the Chief Secretary and the District Magistrate/District Collector is all
encompassing as regards response. The role of Chief Secretary and Districts Deputy
Commissioner have been distinguished (Responsible Officer- as per Incident
Response System) as per the provisions laid down under Section 22(2), 24, 30 and
34 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
4.1.4 In any disaster response, the cutting edge would always be the District
Administration. However, when Districts are overwhelmed in any situation then
support necessarily has to come from the Union Territory and National Level.

Chapter-V
DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT
1.1 DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES FOR THE DISTRICT OF
SOUTH ANDAMAN, NORTH & MIDDLE ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR DISTRICT.
The Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Administration in exercise of
the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of the section 14 of the Disaster
Management Act 2005, the Hon’ ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands also had established
the District Disaster Management Authority for the districts of South Andaman,
North & Middle Andaman and Nicobar District and shall consist of the following
members vide notifications in the official gazette vide No. 2-124/2006/Rev dated
09/01/2008 and No. 2-124/2006-R&R dated 28/01/2010: -
1. SOUTH ANDAMAN DISTRICT

• Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman - Chairperson
• Adhyaksha, Zilla Parishad - Co-Chairperson
• Superintending Engineer (CC-1, APWD) - Member
• Superintendent of Police (South Andaman) - Member
• General Manager, BSNL, A&N Islands - Member
• Director (Health Services) - Member
• Director (Education) - Member
• Superintending Engineer (Electricity) - Member
• Director (Shipping Services) - Member
• Additional District Magistrate (South Andaman) - Chief Executive Officer
2. NORTH AND MIDDLE ANDAMAN DISTRICT

• Deputy Commissioner (N&M) - Chairperson
• Adhyaksha, Zilla Parishad - Co-Chairperson
• Superintendent of Police(N&M Andaman ) - Member
• Dy. General Manager/SDO BSNL - Member
• Chief Medical Officer, Mayabunder - Member
• Superintending Engineer (APWD.),N&M - Member
• Deputy Education Officer, Middle Andaman - Member
• Executive Engineer (Elec.) ,N&M Andaman - Member
• Asst. Commissioner, Mayabunder - Chief Executive Officer
3. NICOBAR DISTRICT
• Deputy Commissioner, Nicobar - Chairperson
• Chairperson, Tribal Council, Car Nicobar - Co-Chairperson
• Station Commander, Indian Air Force, Car Nic. - Member
• Superintendent of Police, Nicobar - Member
• Dy. General Manager/SDO BSNL,C/N - Member
• Medical Superintendent, Car Nicobar - Member
• Superintending Engineer (APWD), Nicobar - Member
• Education Officer, Car Nicobar - Member
• Executive Engineer (Elec.), Car Nicobar - Member
• Asst. Commissioner (HQ), Car Nicobar - Chief Executive Officer
RESPONSIBLE OFFICER
Deputy Commissioner
INCIDENT COMMADNDER
DC/ACs/SRO/IACs
Information & Media Officer

AC(HQ) Liaison Officer
Asst. Director(Admn.)
Command
Safety Officer Staff
SP
Operations Planning Logistics
General staff

STRUCTURE OF GENERAL STAFF DURING DISASTER AT

DISTRICTS
OPERATION SECTION
(ACRR,ACM ,ACLR&ACC)
Staging Area(ACLR)
Branch(ACRR &ACM) Branch(ACC)

(Rescue & Relief) (Transportation)
Division Road
(Geographical)
Water
Group
(Task force/Strike Force) Air

PLANNING SECTION (ACTA, ACCm & ACPF)
Resource Unit (ACLR)
Situation Unit (IAC/SAC)
Documentation Unit(IAC/SAC)
Demobilization Unit(SAC)

Logistic Section
(ACLR)
Service Branch Support Branch Finance Branch
Communication Supply Time Unit

Unit Unit
Compensation
Medical Facilities /Claim Unit
Unit Unit
Ground Cost Unit

Food Unit
Support Unit
1.1.1 The District Disaster Management Authority will be headed by the Deputy
Commissioner/District Magistrate with the elected representative of the local
authority as the Co-Chairperson, DDMA will act as the Planning, Coordinating and
Implementing body for Disaster Management at the District Level and take all
necessary measures for the purpose of Disaster Management in accordance with the
guidelines laid down by the National Disaster Management Authority and Andaman
and Nicobar Islands, Union Territory Disaster Management Executive Committee. It
will inter alia prepare the District Disaster Management Plan for the District and
monitor the implementation of the National Policies, the Union Territory Policy, the
National DM Plan, the UT DM Plan and the District DM Plan. The District Disaster
Management Authority will also ensure that the guidelines for Prevention,
Mitigation, Preparedness and Response measures lay down by the NDMA and the
UTDMA are followed by all the departments of the Government at the District level
and the local authorities in the District.
1.1.2 MEETINGS :
The District DM Authority shall meet as and when necessary, at such time
and place as the chairperson may think fit as provided under section 27 of the
Disaster Management Act, 2005.

5.1.3 POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT

AUTHORITY:
As per the section 30 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 provides –
(1) The District DM Authority shall act as the district planning; coordinating and
implementing body for disaster management and take all measures for the purposes
of disaster management in the district in accordance with the guidelines laid down by
the National DM Authority and the State DM Authority.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the District
DM Authority may-
(i) Prepare a Disaster Management Plan including District Response Plan for the
district;
(ii) Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the National Policies, State
Policies, National DM Plan, State DM Plan and District DM Plan;
(iii) Ensure that the areas in the district vulnerable to disasters are identified and
measures for the prevention of disasters and the mitigation of its effects
are undertaken by the Government Departments at the district level as well as
by the local authorities;
(iv) Ensure that the guidelines for prevention of disasters, mitigation of its effects,
preparedness and response measures as laid down by the National DM
Authority and the State DM Authority are followed by all Government
departments at the district level and the local authorities in the districts;
(v) Give directions to different authorities at the district level and local authorities
to take such other measures for the prevention or mitigation of disasters as
may be necessary;
(vi) Lay down guidelines for prevention of Disaster Management Plans by the
Government departments at the districts level and local authorities in the
districts;
(vii) Monitor the implementation of Disaster Management Plans prepared by the
Government Departments at the District level;
(viii) Lay down guidelines to be followed by the Government Departments at the
District level for the purposes of integration of measures for prevention of
Disasters and Mitigation in their development plans/projects and provide
necessary technical assistance thereof;
(ix) Monitor the implementation of measures referred to in clause (viii);
(x) Review the state of capabilities for responding to any disaster or threatening
disaster situation in the district and give directions to the relevant
departments/authorities at the district level for their up-gradation as necessary;

(xi) Review the preparedness measures and give directions to the concerned
departments at the district level or other concerned authorities where
necessary for bringing the preparedness measures to the levels required for
responding effectively to any disaster or threatening disaster situation;
(xii) Organize and coordinate specialized training programmes for different levels
of Govt. officers & employees and village voluntary rescue workers in the
district;
(xiii) Facilitate community training and awareness programmes for prevention of
disaster mitigation with the support of local authorities, governmental and
non-governmental organisations;
(xiv) Set up, maintain, review and upgrade the mechanism for early warnings and
dissemination of proper information to public;
(xv) Prepare, review and update district level response plan and guidelines;
(xvi) Coordinate response to any threatening disaster situation;
(xvii) Ensure that the Government Departments at the district level and the local
authorities prepare their response plans in accordance with the district
response plan;
(xviii) Lay down guidelines for, or give direction to, the concerned Government
Departments at the district level or any other local authorities of the district to
take measures to respond effectively to any threatening disaster situation;
(xix) Advise, assist and coordinate the activities of the Government Departments at
the district level, constitutional bodies and other governmental and non-
governmental organisations in the district engaged in the disaster
management;
(xx) Coordinate with, and give guidelines to, local authorities in the district to
ensure that measures for the prevention or mitigation of threatening disaster
situation or disaster in the district are carried out promptly and effectively;
(xxi) Provide necessary technical assistance or give advice to the local authorities in
the district for carrying out their functions;
(xxii) Review development plans prepared by the Government Departments at the
district level, statutory authorities or local authorities with a view to make
necessary provisions therein for prevention of disaster mitigation;
(xxiii) Examine the construction in any area in the district and, if it is of the opinion
that the standards for the prevention of disaster mitigation laid down for such
construction is not being or has not been followed, may direct the concerned
authority to take such action as may be necessary to secure compliance of such
standards;
(xxiv) Identify buildings and places which could, in the event of any threatening
disaster situation, be used as relief centres/shelter or camps and make
arrangements for water supply and sanitation in such buildings or places;
(xxv) Establish stockpiles of relief and rescue materials or ensure preparedness to
make such materials available at a short notice;
(xxvi) Provide information to the State DM Authority relating to different aspects of

disaster management;
(xxvii) Encourage the involvement of non-governmental organisations and voluntary
social-welfare institutions working at the grassroots level in the district for
disaster management;
(xxviii) Ensure communication systems are in order, and disaster management drills
are carried out periodically;
(xxix) Perform such other functions as the State Government or State DM Authority
may assign to it or as it deems necessary for disaster management in the
District level.
5.1.4 DISTRICT PLAN:
(1) There shall be a plan for disaster management for every district of the
State.
(2) The District Plan prepared by the District DM Authority, after consultation
with the District Disaster Management Committee and having regard to
the National and State DM Plan, to be approved by the State DM
Authority.
(3) The District DM Plan include -
(a) The areas in the district vulnerable to different forms of Disasters;

(b) The measures to be taken, for prevention and disaster mitigation, by the
Government Departments at the district level and local authorities in the
district;
(c) The capacity-building and preparedness measures required to be taken
by the Government Departments at the district level and the local
authorities in the district to respond to any threatening disaster
situation;
(d) The response plans and procedures, in the event of a disaster, providing
for:-
(i) Allocation of responsibilities to the Government Departments

at the district level and the local authorities in the district;
(ii) Prompt response to disaster and relief thereof;
(iii) Procurement of essential resources;
(iv) Establishment of communication links; and
(v) Dissemination of information to the public;
(e) Such other matters as may be required by the State DM Authority.

(4) The District DM Plan reviewed and updated annually.

(5) The copies of the District DM Plan referred to in sub-sections (2) be
made available to the Government Departments in the district/State.
(6) The District DM Authority send a copy of the District DM Plan to the
State Authority which shall forward it to the UT Government.
(7) The implementation of the District DM Plan and issue such instructions to
different Government departments in the district as it may deem necessary
for the implementation thereof.
5.1.5 FUNCTIONS OF DISTRICT CONTROL ROOM (DCR)/EMERGENCY

OPERATION CENTRES (EOCs):
The functions of DCR/EOC similar to those assigned to State Control Room

(SCR). All Control Rooms should maintained proper documentation for receipt of
messages/letters/email/fax, two Log Books, one for receipt of messages and the
other for issue of messages. The Disaster Management Officer(DMO)/Tehsildar
shall be a Key Officer in the respective District Control Rooms/Emergency
Operation Centres.
Following are the functions of DCR/EOC:
• Broadcasting the forewarning about arrival of calamity whenever advance

information is received.
• Broadcasting of general DOs and DONTs for the people in the District to
tackle the Disaster.
• Preparation of computerized Monitoring chart based on receipt of First
Information Report on Disaster visit from each of the affected Patwari
Circle/ Village/ Camp.
• Monitoring of Rescue, Relief and Rehabilitation Operations.
• Assessment of the scale of the Disaster.
• Mobilization of Village Volunteers from other unaffected villages to
manage the Disasters in worst affected villages.
• Monitoring the maintenance of essential services during the Disaster in the
District.
• Requisition the assistance from Armed / Defence Forces and to coordinate
the combined efforts to manage Disaster.
• Issue of press Note for the information of general public and the Press.
• Enlistment and channelization of voluntary organizations/Non-
Governmental Organizations.
• Recognition of Meritorious Service rendered by persons in Disaster
Management
• Sensitization of Disaster Management Machinery and Review of Disaster
Preparedness.
• Assessment of Disaster Vulnerability.

5.1.6 Broadcasting of Forewarning:
Some calamities like Cyclones, Floods, and Droughts can be forecasted with
considerable accuracy. The District Disaster Management Control Room shall issue
further forewarning to the people in the District through repeated special News
Bulletin of Akashwani Port Blair and local Press. The Akashwani Port Blair shall
broadcast the forewarning in all its languages so that the public is forewarned in
advance. The special News Bulletins will also contain advice to the general public
about the precautionary measures to be taken by them so that they remain prepared
for the calamity in such way that effects of the Disaster is mitigated. The
forewarning will also be issued to all Assistant Commissioners, Tehsildars and
Revenue Inspectors in the District through the Police Radio / Port Control Rooms.
5.1.7 Issue of General DO’s and DON’Ts for Public:
The Do’s and Don’ts for the general public may be issued in three phases viz:
a) Before the arrival of the Disaster:
These include such activities and actions by the general public due to which
they remain prepared so that the effects of the Disaster are minimized.
b) After the arrival of the Disaster and during the Rescue Operations:
These do’s and don’ts by the general public will facilitate the effective
Rescue Operations by the Rescue Squads.
(c) Relief Operations.
5.1.8 Apart from the Do’s and Don’ts for the affected people, there will be some
instructions for general public who are not affected but are living in neighboring
areas. Further reference may be made to Community Awareness Material and Para
10 of the Standard Operating Procedure for District Control Room.
5.1.9 The relevant Do’s and Don’ts depending on the disaster shall be issued by
District Disaster Management Authority for the public through Mass-Media like
Akashwani (All India radio), Doordarshan and Media/Press. Special bulletins on
the disaster may be broadcasted on All India Radio. Such address through Mass-
Media can boost the morale of affected people and other stakeholders. The District
Disaster Management Committee will regularly review the DOs and DONTs to
incorporate the latest scientific knowledge and technology.
5.1.10 Village-wise computerization of maps and Disaster Management.
5.2 The Patwari/ PRIs of the village, senior most official of Camp Village,
Secretary of Municipal Council send the following periodical returns to Deputy
Commissioner and others:

(a) Village Location and House Type

(b) Transport and Communication Infrastructure
(c) Resources Availability
(d) Prevailing Prices
(e) Relief Sites
(f) Private and Retired Professionals and Skilled Persons.
5.2.1 The village maps are already in existence as a part of Revenue records in the
Districts. The Patwari include further details contained in Returns in the extra copies
of village maps and send the same to the Deputy Commissioner. Concerned
Tehsildar for prepare such maps in respect of Village areas.
5.2.2 The details contained in all returns computerized in the District Offices. The
Village Computer maps plotted in colour indicating physical details of (a), (b) and
(e) above. The Computerized Information System would greatly facilitate District
Disaster Management Authority to monitor Disaster Management.
5.2.3 There shall be following sets of Computerized maps:

(a) A & N Islands Union Territory map
(b) District map for each District.
(c) Island map for each inhabited Island
(d) Village map for each Revenue, Tribal and Camp Village in the District.
5.2.4 The Union Territory Disaster Management Authority shall keep:

(i) Andaman & Nicobar Islands Union Territory map
(ii) District map for each District.
(iii) Island Map
5.2.5 The District Disaster Management Authority shall keep:

(i) District map
(ii) Island map for each inhabited Island.
(iii) Village map for each Revenue, Tribal and Camp Village in the District.
5.2.6 The EOCs shall keep:

(i) District map
(ii) Island Map
(iii) A&N Islands map for each inhabited Island.
(iv) Village map for each Revenue, Tribal and Camp Village in the District.
5.2.7 The Patwari Circle/ Tribal Village / Camp Village Disaster Management Control
Room shall keep:
(i) District map
(ii) A&N Islands map for each inhabited Island.
(iii) Island Map
(iv) Village map for each Revenue, Tribal and Camp Village in the District.
5.2.8 The A&N Islands map, District map, and Village map shall contain the details as
indicated under respective category of maps as enumerated below:
I. Andaman & Nicobar Islands Union Territory map shall indicate the following:
(a) Islands Boundaries.
(b) Inhabited & Uninhabited Islands.
(c) District Boundaries.
(d) Tehsil Boundaries (each Tehsil area in different colour)
(e) Trunk Roads.
(f) Wharfs and Jetties.
(g) Control Rooms
(h) Villages
(i) Airstrips and Helipads.
II. The District map for each District shall indicate the following:
(a) Each Tehsil area in different color shade.
(b) Patwari Circle boundaries.
(c) Revenue, Tribal village, Camp Village locations.
(d) Trunk Roads
(e) Wharfs and Jetties.
(f) Air-strips and Helipads
(g) Police Radio Station, Port Control Tower, Fire Stations/ Fire Brigade.
(h) Factories/ Industrial Establishments (other than small scale ones), Power
Houses, Drinking water/ Irrigation dams.
(i) Relief Shelters/Godowns in the District.
III. The Island map shall contain the following details:

(a) Village (Revenue, Tribal, camp) boundaries.
(b) Village roads/ Footpaths (katcha/pacca) connecting (katcha/ pacca) Trunk
Roads.
(c) Road leading to wharf, jetty, airstrip, helipad, Police Radio, Port Control
Tower, Police Stations, Police Out Post/ Police Look Out Post, Hospital,
Primary Health Centre (P.H.C), Medical Centre, Fire Brigade.
(d) Factories/ Industrial Establishments (Other than Small Scale Industries, Power
Houses, Irrigation/ drinking water dams.
IV. The Village map shall indicate the following:

(a) Village roads (katcha/pacca) / footpaths (katcha/pacca)
(b) Location of important existing establishments like Hospital, P.H.C, Medical
Sub-Centre, Police Radio, Port Control Tower, Quay, wharfs, jetty, helipad,
airstrip, Police Station/Look Out Post , Fire Brigade, Power House, Drinking
water sources, fair Price Shops, Government Offices/ Establishments.
(c) Location of possible sites for Relief Camps.
(d) Electricity transmission grid.
(e) Drinking water Tanks, Pipeline network.
(f) Location of all five types of occupied houses viz.

(i) All thatched.
(ii) Thatched wall with tin / asbestos roof
(i) Timber wall with tin / asbestos roof.
(ii) Pucca wall with tin/ asbestos roof.
(iii) RCC wall with R.C.C roof.
5.2.9 All the Patwari Circle Disaster management Control Rooms/ Camp Disaster
Management Control Rooms/ Tribal Village Disaster Management send the report to
the concerned District Disaster Management Authority whenever any Disaster occurs
in any part of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. A Computerized chart shall be prepared
indicating the Name/ Number of /Patwari Circle/ Tribal Village/ Camp Village
which has been affected by the Disaster, so that Disaster Management is constantly
monitored. The District Control Room/EOC send the First Information/Summary
Report on Disaster to the SCR and State/UT DM Authorities immediately.
5.2.10 The District Disaster Management Authority shall ensure that all affected
Patwari Circle/ Tribal Village/ camp Village/ Disaster Management Control Rooms
function effectively. If the Patwari is not in his area or he is disabled due to the
disaster, the concerned Revenue Inspector shall immediately take over the charge till
alternate arrangements are made. The Patwari from the unaffected Circle could be
posted to manage the disaster by the Deputy Commissioner.
5.2.11 Similarly if the First Captain of the Tribal Village is away from his affected
village or he is disabled due to the Disaster, the Second Captain / Third Captain/ or
the Senior / Respected head of a Tuhet(Joint Family) shall automatically take over
the charge. The Islands/ Tehsil Disaster Management Control Rooms shall ensure
that all affected Tribal Disaster Management Control Rooms function effectively
during the Disaster Management.
Monitoring of Rescue, Relief and Rehabilitation Operations -
5.2.12 The District Disaster Management Authority receive the serially numbered
periodical Rescue, Relief and Rehabilitation Reports from all affected Patwari
Circle/ Camp Village / Tribal Village Disaster Management Control Rooms. The
Rescue, Relief and Rehabilitation Reports shall be sent by the above noted Control
Rooms at every 12(twelve) hours, every day and every week respectively. After
some time the Rehabilitation Reports could be sent every month. These field reports
with Action Taken Report from all concerned Heads of the Departments /
Organization shall be analyzed constantly by District Disaster Management Control
Room/EOC.
5.2.13 The District Disaster Management Control Room/EOC Co-ordinate the

activities for mobilizing necessary resources based on requisition received from the
field. The difficulties communicated by the field level Disaster Management Control
Rooms shall be carefully studied and the necessary inputs in the form of

technological / management skills will be provided to the field Disaster Management

Control Rooms.
Assessment of Scale of Disaster-
5.2.14 The Disasters are classified as Minor, L-1, L-2 or L-3 on the basis of the spread and
extent of damage caused. [pl see at page 17 (2.1.3)]
5.2.15 The Village Level Disaster Management Control Rooms send the First
Information Summary Report to the District Disaster Management Authority
immediately following the arrival of a disaster. The District Disaster Management
Authority shall compile a summary report on the basis of returns received.
5.2.16 The District DM Authority send the Disaster Assessment Report to the State/UT
DM Authorities and the head of all Essential Service Departments.
5.2.17 This Immediate/First Assessment of Disaster by the District DM Authority

shall put the Union Territory Level Disaster Management machinery on alert. This
quick start mechanism is complementary to the self-start at the grass root i.e., Village
Level Disaster Management.
5.2.18 The District Disaster Management Authority compile summary reports on loss
of lives and properties, sent by each Patwari Circle/ Camp Village / Tribal Village
Disaster Management Control Room at the end of the Rescue Operation at the
respective field .The compiled report for the District will be sent to Union Territory
Disaster Management Authority. Similarly the District Control Room shall compile
the detailed reports of loss of lives and property sent by the field level Control
Rooms through Tehsil and Sub-Divisional Control Rooms at the end of relief
Operations, the Summary Report for the District will be sent to Union Territory
Authority.
Mobilization of Village Volunteer Task Force-
5.2.19 The District Disaster Management Authority shall make quick assessment of
extent of Disaster in the District, including the Manpower requirements at various
places. If there is a demand for the Manpower in some part of the District the same
could be met by moving the Village Disaster Management Volunteers Task Force of
that part of the District, which is not affected by the Disaster. Members of the
District Disaster Management Committee may make field visits to personally see the
disaster on the spot.
Monitoring the Maintenance of Essential Services during the Disaster-
5.2.20 There are certain core activities which are necessary to maintain the Essential
Services and normal life in an area. Following are the important ones which are
largely maintained by the Government Departments:-

Services Department
(a) Water Andaman P.W.D/PRIs/PBMC
(b) Food Directorate of Civil Supplies & Consumers Affairs
(C) Health Directorate of Health Services
(d) Electricity Electricity Department
(e) Shipping Directorate of Shipping Services
(f) Road Transport Directorate of Transport
(g) Telecommunication (i) Andaman and Nicobar Police Radio
(ii) BSNL, A&N Islands
(iii) Air Tel
(iv)Vodafone
(v) Reliance
(h) Law and Order District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police.
5.2.21 There are certain essential items like clothes and arrangement of shelter which
can also be dealt by the PRIs/ LSG Bodies.
5.2.22 The Head of the Core Sectors/Departments shall send daily reports on the status
of their Core activities to the concerned District DM Authority. They shall intimate
the extent of effect of disaster on the respective core activity, action taken to restore
mainly, time required to restore it and suggestion where ever necessary to obtain
extra Departmental assistance to cope up with the disaster situation.
5.2.23 The District Disaster Management Authority shall assess the situation with
regard to Essential Services and requirements of the disaster condition and
accordingly request the Union Territory Disaster Management Authority for the
assistance from the Defence Forces if required, to manage the Large Scale Disaster.
Requisition for assistance from Defense Forces and Coordination of Disaster Management.
5.2.24 The District Disaster Management Authority assess the scale of disaster, extent
of disruption in Core activities/Essential Services and requirements to manage the
disaster vis-à-vis the resources/ capabilities available with the Core Departments.
5.2.25 The Commander-in-Chief, ANC shall be requested to deploy a Senior Officer as

Commanding Officer of the Operation in the District. He shall be co-opted as
Member of the District Disaster Management Authority.
Issue of Press Note on Disaster-
5.2.26 The District DM Authority issue press note every day at 1600 hours during the
peak period of the disaster. The frequency of the Press releases may be reduced later.
The Press Note shall contain basic information about the disaster and it’s
Management.
5.2.27 The District Disaster Management Control Room/EOC documentation of the

Disaster and its management in the form of video films, Photographs etc.

5.2.28 To avoid diversion of resources and manpower from disaster management, VIPs
will be requested not to visit the disaster areas during the peak period of the disaster
(especially during Rescue and initial Relief Operation). Enlisting and Channelizing
the Efforts of NGOs
5.2.29 The District DM Authority may enlist/ register organizations with humanitarian
aims and objectives and if they possess adequate resources to render assistance in
Disaster Management. He shall issue Identity Cards to the members / personnel of
such organizations. The representatives of NGOs may be incorporated as the
Members of District Disaster Management Committee.
5.2.30 The District DM Authority may issue a proclamation in the Press inviting the
Non-Governmental/philanthropic Organizations to enlist themselves for
philanthropic activities in the Districts. They may be asked to furnish their
credentials. NGOs may be enlisted with prior approval of A&N Administration and
with the consent of Government of India.
5.2.31 The NGOs shall enter an Agreement/Memorandum of Undertaking with the
District DM Authority. They shall abide by the directions/ instructions / rules issued
by the Government and work for the cause of humanity. The District DM Authority
may de-recognize any NGOs any time, if in his opinion such an Organization
violates the terms of the Agreement/ Memorandum of Understanding or acts contrary
to its stated aims and objectives or has been declared as unlawful body under any law
for the time being in force.
5.2.32 The NGOs shall send in the context of each Disaster, a Note of intention to the
District DM Authority giving their Plans and activities with full details about the
men, materials and machines at their command, and the areas/villages they would be
adopting to assist in Disaster Management. The NGOs function in the District under
the overall control of the District DM Authority.
Recognition of Meritorious Service rendered by the persons in Disaster Management.
5.2.33 The District Disaster Management Authority shall consider the report sent by the
Assistant Commissioners/Tehsildars about the outstanding work done by persons in
Disaster Management. Depending on the merit of the work nature of contributions in
the Disaster Management, the District Disaster Management Authority shall
recommend the award which could be a Commendation Certificate to be awarded by
the Hon’ble Lt. Governor or National Award to be given by the Government of India
or a Certificate of distinguished service to be awarded by the District DM Authority.
5.2.34 The District DM Authority shall maintain a Register of Awards. He shall write
to the respective Head of Departments about the Awards, if the awardees are
Government Servants. A note on the distinguished service contribution for the
society shall be recorded in the Annual Confidence Report by the concerned
reporting Authority and shall remain as part of the personal records of such
Government Servant. An advance increment may also be sanctioned to them as a
part of recognition in the following manner:

(a) National Awardees – three advance increments.

(b) U.T Awardees (LG’s Commendation Certificate) - two advance increment
(c) District Awardees (Certificate of Distinguished Service) - one advance
increment.
5.2.35 The senior and executive Officers who attend the National/International
Seminars, Conferences, and Workshops on Disaster Management shall discuss latest
developments & experiences in the Disaster Management in the periodical meetings
of Disaster Management Committee. The Disaster Management Machinery shall be
sensitized with case studies following such disasters elsewhere. The rehearsals
during normal situation shall sensitize the Disaster Management Machinery. Such
rehearsals can be carried out for a few days every year.
5.2.36 The process of sensitization will be done at all levels from village to the Union
Territory and Returns shall be sent twice every year. The Patwari/ First Captain of
Tribal Village/ Camp Officer of Camp village/ Secretary Municipal Council shall
send returns to his Next Senior Authority and the District DM Authority. The
Tehsildar shall send consolidated Return for the Tehsil to the Assistant
Commissioner who in turn shall file such Returns for Sub-Division to the District
DM Authority. The latter shall send the returns to the Union Territory Disaster
Management Authority. The District Management Authority shall analyse the
Disaster preparedness Returns sent by various Disaster Management Control Rooms
and the Disaster Preparedness will be discussed in the District Disaster Management
Committee. The corrective measures will be taken by all the Departments and
Organizations to remove the inadequacies if any in the preparedness.
Assessment of Vulnerability of Disasters -
5.2.37 The District Disaster Management Control Room/EOC on the basis of the
Returns (received from the field level Disaster Management Control Rooms)
assesses the general vulnerability in the District. The general Vulnerability includes
the Vulnerability of the people’s habitations, their shelters and their activities.
5.2.38 The concerned authorities of the Factories, Industries and Infrastructure

Establishments of Government and Non-Government Organizations shall make
annual primary assessment of Vulnerability of their establishment and send Action
Taken Report to the respective District DM Authority with copies to Assistant
Commissioner and Village Level Disasters Management Control Rooms in second
week of May every year.
5.2.39 The Assessments Returns sent in various formats shall be discussed and
reviewed in the meeting of District Disaster Management Committee during Second
week of June every year. The recommendations if any, made by the committee shall
be implemented by the concerned authorities and confirmed to the District DM
Authority, Assistant Commissioner and Village level Disaster Management Control
Rooms within stipulated time following the discussions in the District Disaster
Management Committee.
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Chapter-VI
DIRECTORATE OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT
6.1 DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT
In accordance with the guidelines of the Govt. of India, Ministry of Home

Affairs [as per tenth plan under sub-section 2.12 of section11], the Andaman and
Nicobar Administration converted by diverting the skeleton of officials working in
the relief operation to establish a Department of Disaster Management during Sept,
2008.
The primary function of a Disaster Management Department is to implement
the Disaster Management Action Plan which includes coordination, policy-making,
operations management, data collection, record keeping, Information, Education and
Communication activities, public information, preparedness, community based
disaster preparedness training to all levels of the community, establishing of
adequate warning systems, uprising the situation from time to time to the Union
Territory Disaster Management Authority and to the National Disaster Management
Authority, Capacity Building & Training and Mock Exercise in different levels of
community and constitution of various task forces in various level including in
village and grass root levels of the community with a main objective to create
awareness on disaster preparedness and resource management under the Director of
Disaster Management.
The Disaster Management Department, its system and procedures are

designed in such a way that information can be promptly assessed and relayed to
concerned parties. Rapid dissemination contributes to quick response and effective
decision-making during an emergency. As the master coordination and control point
for all counter-disaster efforts, the Disaster Management Department is the centre for
decision-making under a unified command. In a disaster situation, the Disaster
Management Department will come under the direct control of the Chief Secretary
and or Commissioner-cum-Secretary (RR) or any other person designated by him as
the chief of operations.
The Directorate of Disaster Management is coordinating training for the

Govt. Employees and awareness campaigns for the Islanders to tackle any
disaster/crisis situation in coordination with National Disaster Management
Authority, State DM Authority, Line Departments and with NGOs also to make
small levels mock drill for Disaster Preparedness in A&N Islands.
The A&N Administration to cope up the emergency crisis and to make it

available certain basic principles and preliminary infrastructure at Tehsil, District
and State Level with regard to various issues and situations arising out of natural
calamities/disasters prepared the UT Disaster Management Plan. This plan provides
institutional arrangements, roles and responsibilities of the various Stakeholders,
Organisations, agencies to interlink the disaster management and the scope of their
activities.
The Six (06) Emergency Operation Centres also been established in various
Islands i.e. at Port Blair, Mayabunder in North and Middle Andaman, Hut Bay, Car
Nicobar, Campbell Bay and Kamorta. All these EOCs are connected with the State
Control Room, Directorate of Disaster Management under a Disaster Management
Emergency Communication Networking and further is in the process of up-
gradation.
The Directorate of Disaster Management conducting training on disaster

preparedness in different Tehsil/villages and also activated IEC (Information,
Education and Communication) activities as a part of public awareness campaign.
Guidelines for School Safety Programme also been prepared and will be
implemented in 399 schools in A&N Islands under the guidelines on National School
Safety Programme of Govt. of India. 140 Nos of Relief Shelters /Godowns has
already been identified in almost all the Islands after the mega earthquake of 26th,
Dec, 2004 and maintained stock of emergency relief/disaster preparedness materials.
The Structure of the Department of Disaster Management is expanded in

hierarchy manner is as under:-
DIRECTOR (DISASTER MANAGEMENT)
DEPUTY DIRECTORS, DISASTER

MANAGEMENT
ASSISTANT
ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR (OPS )
( Admn ) (LOGESTIC)
LIASION OFFICER
SAFETY OFFICER
INFORMATION OFFICER State Control Room
Accounts Section Establishment Section

06 Emergency Operation
Centres
Office
Junior Accounts Superintendent
Officer, Statistical Asst. Central Godown of
Disaster Management
Accountant HGC LGC Computer

Assistant
Computer
Assistant. LVD PCC

Disaster Management Department will oversee the following:-
1. Ensure that all districts continue to regularly update the District Disaster
Management Action Plan and encourage districts to prepare area-specific plans
for areas prone to specific disasters;
2. Identify and interact with the central laboratories, research institutions and
NGOs to evolve mitigation strategies and setup study groups and task forces
for specific vulnerability studies;
3. Serve as a data bank and ensure that due consideration is given to mitigation
strategies in the planning process; identify agencies and institutions for locating
inventory items;
4. Upgrade and update the UTDMP according to changing situations in the UT;
5. Disseminate information about the UTDMP to other departments of the
Administration and UT level agencies;
6. Monitor the training imparted to UT level officials, private sector and NGOs;
7. Organize post-disaster evaluation and update the UTDMP accordingly;
8. Ensure that the warning and communication systems and instruments in the
SCR are in working condition.
On receipt of warning or alert from any such agency which is competent to

issue such a warning, or on the basis of reports from Assistant Commissioner/District
DM Authority of the occurrence of a disaster, all community preparedness measures
including counter-disaster measures will be put into operation.
6.1.2 EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRES (EOC)
Emergency Operation Centres (EOC) are established in the secured

location as control rooms to co-ordinate actions and make critical
decisions at the time of emergency and disaster.
EOCs to have VHF, HF, V-Sat, Broadband, Video-Conferencing, fax,
computer, Xerox, scanner, digital cameras.
Receive information from MET Department/Police/Tehsil/
Island/PRIs/Public regarding warning on Disaster.
Alert the Officers concerned about the warning / any message received.
Pass instructions received from DDMA/SDMA to concerned
Departments/ Officers.
Give information to public through AIR, Doordarshan about the warning
and any other status on the instructions of DDMA/SDMA.
Prepare reports about the loss of lives, properties, relief requirements etc.
Issues of general Do’s and Don'ts for public.
6.1.3 Response Structure at Union Territory Level on occurrence of Disaster
The Chief of Operations will spell out the priorities and policy guidelines
coordinate services of various departments and agencies including national and
international aid agencies (with the consent of GOI) and central government
agencies. The State Control Room in its expanded form will continue to operate as

long as the need for emergency relief operations continues till the long-term plans for
rehabilitation are finalized.
For managing long-term rehabilitation programmes, the responsibilities will

be that of the respective line departments. This will enable the State Control Room to
attend disaster situations, if need any other resources.
The main branches in the State Control Room during a disaster situation will
be operations, logistics, planning, resources, infrastructure, health and
communication information management. Each branch will have specific tasks to
perform with a Disaster Management officer. The capacity of the various branches to
coordinate amongst themselves and with the field units will ultimately decide the
quality of response.
6.1.4 COMMUNITY BASED DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
“The principal resource is the people themselves and their local knowledge and
expertise.”
Paradigm shift from reactive emergency management to disaster risk reduction
which can be further categorized as prevention, mitigation and preparedness
Definition of community
A community is a group of individuals and households living in the same
location and having the same hazard exposure, who can share the same objectives
and goals in disaster risk reduction.
What is Disaster Preparedness?

“Measures taken in anticipation of a disaster to ensure that appropriate and
effective actions are taken during emergency such as setting up the systems for early
warning, coordinative & institutional arrangements, evacuation & emergency
operations, public awareness, disaster & evacuation drills and stockpiling.
Why community based disaster preparedness

• First to respond
• Building confidence in the community
• Pride in being able to make a difference
• Enhanced capacities to pursue disaster preparedness and mitigation
• Ownership of the community
• Use of local dialects/values/cultures
• Innovative and do-able
• Highlights the potential of local resources
• Familiar with local coping mechanisms
• Cost effective
• Sustainable
• Ultimate sufferer

How do we do Community Based Disaster Preparedness: Transforming at Risk

Communities to Disaster Resilient Communities?
• Site entry & report building: Mutual respect and trust are the key elements
• Community situation analysis: Process of gathering all relevant data about
the community such as physical characteristics, demographic features, socio-
political aspects
• Identification of priority sector: Target group or sector (most in need/most at
risk)
• Identification of the natural leaders or progressive members.
• Feedback/validation of the results of the community situation analysis. The
purpose is to inform the community about the whole situation and fill in the
gaps.
• Further analysis of priority problem/needs/aspirations: the process whereby
the community discusses and analyzes their problem and transforms it into
community goals and aspirations.
• Planning of the solution/action: the process whereby the community plans
how to solve their problems.
• Organization of the group: the roles and responsibilities of each member vis-
a-vis the community activities and tasks are identified and agreed upon.
The uniqueness of the Community Based Disaster Mitigation (CBDM)

program lies in its emphasis on the process of transforming the at-risk and
vulnerable communities to disaster resilient communities. Community
preparedness as the key concept looks at the external aspects of the
community and is driven by organizations and individuals that live and have
a stake in the economic sustainability of the community. The community
groups and community organizations in disaster management are essential in
sustaining the risk reduction process for the community to meet intended aims
and targets.
The Process of CBDP: The process for Disaster Risk Reduction
• Initiating the process: linkage and building rapport with the community
• Community profiling: initial understanding of disaster situation and
orientation on CBDM
• Community risk assessment: participatory assessment of hazards,
vulnerabilities, capacities and people’s perception of risk
• Formulation of initial Disaster Risk Reduction Plan: Identification of
appropriate mitigation and preparedness measures including public
awareness, training and education.
• Formation of Community Disaster Response Organization: community
organizing and mobilization, capacity building in CBDM it and preparedness.

• Implementation of short, medium and long-term risk reduction measures,

activities, projects and programs – implementing strategies and mechanisms,
organizational/institutional strengthening.
• Monitoring and evaluation: Continuous improvement in disaster risk
reduction plan, documentation and dissemination of good practices for
replication.
Basic elements and features of CBDP
• People’s participation: Community members are the main actors and

propellers.
• Priority for the most vulnerable groups, families and people in the community
• Risk reduction measures are community specific and are identified after an
analysis of the community’s disaster risk (hazards, vulnerabilities, capacities
and perception of disaster risk.
• Existing capacities and coping mechanism recognized: CBDM it builds upon
and strengthens the existing capacities and coping strategies.
• The aim is to reduce vulnerabilities by strengthening capacities; the goal is
building disaster resilient communities.
• Links disaster risk reduction with development – addresses vulnerable
conditions and causes of vulnerabilities.
• Outsiders have supporting and facilitating role
Key indicators are:

• Safety
• Livelihood security
• Health
• Education
• Amenities
• Natural and physical environment
• Socio-economic and physical development & general wellbeing

Components of CBDP
Co-operation Group Formation
Participation
Distribution of
task
Community
Preparedness
Mitigation Plan
Plan Fund raising
Resource/Vul.
Mapping. Simp. & real.
Storage & Planning
Stockpiling.
Steps involved in Community Based Disaster Preparedness

Step 1: Information Dissemination and arranging a large scale meeting for a
community:
• Through the help of PRI representatives, Election
representatives, NGOs or CBOs etc.
• Coordinating a meeting within community people ensuring
adequate participation of same community people.
• Encourage women participation also.
Step 2: Preparing Community profile

• Demographic details i.e. Population details
• Social details and Economic Details
Step 3: Identification of hazards in the community

• Experience of Natural and Manmade Disasters
• Scientific knowledge
• History of Hazards
• Geographic location and details
• Elements of risk
• Most frequent Manmade Disaster

• Present response of the Community
• Do’s and Don’ts of various disasters
Step 4: Risk and Vulnerability Analysis: Socio-economic vulnerability

Handicapped
Senior citizen
Children
Economically backward families
Women headed households
Residents of unsafe shelter ( disaster specific)
Step 5: Resource Mapping

Inventory preparing and map making of First-Aid and Health
¾ Identification of nearest health centres
¾ Local trained Human Resources
¾ Vehicles
¾ First Aid kits
Identification of Search & Rescue Equipments

¾ Tools & equipments
• Earth-moving
• Transportation
• Lighting arrangements
¾ Local trained Human Resources
Step 6: Preparation of Action Plan Response Plans for the emergency situation
would be active in:-
Pre-disaster
During disaster
Post disaster
Joining hands of Community with Government
• Activate the Disaster Management Teams (DMTs)
• Coordinate with District Control Room/EOCs
• Disseminate information to respective focal points
Step 7: Understanding of basics of Mitigation Measures

¾ Structural measures
• Construction of Hazard safe housing
• Retrofitting of new / existing structures
• Construction of appropriate public works
¾ Non-structural measures
• Capacity building of people

• Awareness generation within community

• Implementation of building byelaws
• Educating new generation and community for disaster
management
• Updating and implementation of land suitability analysis and
Step 8: Preparation of Emergency Contact and Phone Numbers

Community Disaster Management Committee (CDMC)
members
DMT members (of resident and neighbouring colonies)
PRI members
Sub-division focal points
Health centres
Police stations
Fire brigades
Other resourceful / authority holding stakeholders
Step 9: Preparation of Community Task Forces

Warning Dissemination Team
Search and rescue Team
First Aid Team
Trauma Counseling Team
Disaster Assessment Team
Any other in special case
These are called as local teams which would be useful at the
time of emergency
These teams would also responsible to carry out mock drills
and attend trainings arranged by the State Government.
Vehicles for Institutionalizing CBDP
CBOs/SHGs/Youth Group:
• Immense volunteer capacity
• Understanding of community needs and awareness of the most
vulnerable populations
• Built-in credibility with the community
• Access to social and population groups that may avoid
interaction with government officials
• The power of persuasion and community influence
• The ability to make decisions outside of government processes
Task Force:
• Guidance to the communities through warning, rescue and
relief toward shelters.

• Help in identifying the most vulnerable sections i.e. children,

pregnant, lactating, disabled and elderly providing them
special care and support
• Help in recouping the communities
Village Council:
• Power to influence the village and inform the people to take
the necessary action pre, during and after a disaster
• Moral support and hope to the community to rebuild their lost
lives and livelihoods
Government:
• Help in habitat improvement of the communities through
proper houses, drainages & culverts, so that the geographical
vulnerability of the area is reduced.
• Give the initial warning through officers as well as using
media.
• Provide compensation to the victims.
• Provide help for repair and reconstruction.
NGO/Agencies:
• Training the communities on Community Based Disaster
Preparedness on various aspects such as Task Forces,
Contingency Planning, and First Aid etc.
• Provide legal guidance and support.
• Undertake relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction work.
• Work in mitigation of disasters through initiatives such as tree
plantation etc.
• Work towards comprehensive development in the disaster
prone areas.
International Agencies:
• Comprehensive development in reducing the vulnerability of
the communities.
• Providing Relief & rehabilitation at the right time.
• Convergence with the existing government programmes and
encourages local participation for sustainability.
• Bring in best practices for replication keeping the local context
in view.
Media:
• AIR, TV, Newspapers, Internet etc. can immediately spread
the warning of an impending calamity.
• In peace times they can also create general awareness on
disaster preparedness.
• Risk Reporting revealing the plight of the affected
communities to the general public far from the disaster zone.
• Carrying messages and information from the affected

communities.
• Highlighting the best practices in the relief, rehabilitation and
reconstruction initiatives.
At the end of the session, the community should be able to articulate the
following in terms of Community Based Disaster Preparedness:
• What? Response Mechanism.

• Why? To minimize loss.
• When? Throughout the year.
• Where? Villages/Hamlets/GPs/ Blocks.
• Who? Villagers/PRIs/NGOs/Govt. Officials.
• How? With the involvement of the Community
Community Disaster Management Plan consists of:
• Community participation - for quick response, mitigation of

the disaster and rehabilitation process.
• Village disaster management plan are under preparation in
each Panchayat
Circle involving PRIs, village level officials, youth clubs and
Mahila Mandals.
• Orientation programme has been given at Port Blair,
Ferrargunj and Hut bay Tehsil areas.
• Special emphasis on preparation of village mapping including
vulnerable area, demographical details, safe buildings etc.
• Formation of village task force for pre and post disaster
responses.
• Capacity Building of Task Force on their roles &
responsibilities before, during and after disaster.
• Training involving NGOs/Agencies.
• Undertaken civil defence training and mock drills
6.1.5 ACTION TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS IN THE EVENT

OF CRISIS
1. District Control Room/EOCs to inform all Nodal Officers of the Line Dept.
2. District Control Rooms/EOCs to inform all Asst. Commissioners/Tehsildars
3. Deputy Commissioners to inform Chief Secretary and Secretary (Relief and
Rehabilitation).
4. All HODs report to State District Control Rooms.
5. Alert/by blowing of sirens
6. Inform Public about the do’s and don’ts
7. Alert all task force committees/groups.
8. Constituted in various departments/at Villages level
9. Dispatch Search and Rescue/Collapsed Structures Search & Rescue and
Establish MFR Station.

10. Establish Relief Camps in identified Schools

11. Direction for restoration of water and electricity.
12. Distribution of Relief Materials.
13. Evacuation of affected persons to camps by rescue teams.
14. First Aid /Medical
15. Arrangement for food supplies.
16. Special care for vulnerable sections like woman, aged, children, physically
handicapped by rescue teams.
17. Removal of debris.
18. Disposal of Dead/Carcass.
19. Spray insecticides/disinfectants by sanitation teams.
20. Collect and transmit information to the Nodal Ministry.
21. To keep the State Level Authorities apprise of the developments on a continuing
basis.

Chapter-VII
INCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
7.1 ORGANISATION STRUCTURE OF UTDM INCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
Proposed Incident Response System By NDMA

Responsible Officer
Incident Commander Deputy Commander

INFORMATION &
MEDIA OFFICER
LIASION OFFICER
Nodal Officer
SAFETY OFFICER
(Air Operation)
Staging Operations
Area Planning Section Logistics Section
Section
Branch
(Rescue Branch
Resource Unit Service Branch Support Branch Finance Branch
(Transportation)
& Relief)
Communication Supply Unit Time Unit
Unit
Division Facilities
(Geographical Medical Compension/
Rail Unit Claim Unit
Documentation Unit
Unit
Ground Support Procurement
Group Water Food Unit Unit
Demobilization
(Functional) Unit
(Single Resource Unit
Cost Unit
Task Force/Strike Air
Team)
7.1.2 Identified Incident Response teams (IRTs):
The Identified Incident Response teams (IRTs) is a team comprising of all positions of
Incident Response System (IRS) organisation as shown in the figure above, headed by
Incident Commander(IC). The Operation Section (OS) helps to prepare different tactical
operations as required. The Planning Section (PS) helps in obtaining different information
and preparing plans as required. The Logistic Section (LS) assesses the availability and
requirement of resources and takes action for obtaining them.
IRTs will function at State, District, Sub-Division and the Tehsil / Block levels.
These teams will respond to all natural and man-made disasters.
The lowest administrative unit (Sub-Division, Tehsil or Block) will be the first
responder as the case may be. If the incident becomes complex and is beyond the control of
local IRT, the higher level IRT will be informed and they will take over the response
management. In such cases the lower level IRT will merge with higher level IRT.
When a lower level of IRT (e.g. Block / Tehsil) merges with a higher level (e.g. Sub-
Division, District or State) the role of Incident Commander (IC) of lower level of IRT will
change. When the Block level IRT merges with Sub-Division level IRT, IC of the Block
level may play the role of Deputy IC or Operation Section Chief (OSC) or any other duty
that the IC of higher authority assigns. This process will be applicable at all levels.
INCIDENT RESPONSE TEAMS (IRT)

STATE / DISTRICT / SUB-DIVISION
Sl.No POSITION /ROLE STATE LEVEL DISTRICT SUB-DIVISION

LEVEL
1. RESPONSIBLE OFFICER(RO) Chief Secretary Deputy Asst.Comm

Commissioners
2. INCIDENT COMMANDER(IC) Principal Secy
(R&R)
3. INFORMATION & MEDIA OFFICER Director Public Relations Tehsildar
(IMO) Information & Officer
Promoting a productive partnership with Publicity
the media to create awareness and
contributing towards capacity
development, Mass Communication,
Liaison with all Participating and
Cooperating Departments, Stakeholders
participation through Civil Defence, NCC,
NYKS, NSS and local NGOs.
4. LIASON OFFICER(LO) Secretary (GA) AD(Admin), DC Office
Office Superintendent,
DC Office
5. SAFETY OFFICER (SO) Chief Fire Dy SP Dist Inspector of Police
Safety Officer
6. LIAISON WITH ARMED FORCES ANC disaster ANC disaster ANC disaster
management management management
officer/Comman officer/Command officer/Command
d Intelligence Intelligence Intelligence
Officer/JOC Officer/JOC Officer/JOC (Joint
(Joint Operation (Joint Operation Operation Control
Control Room Control Room Room (PBR) HQ,
(PBR) HQ, (PBR) HQ, ANC. ANC. Tel No.
ANC. Tel No. Tel No. 03192240056
03192240056 03192240056
7. OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF (OSC) Deputy Inspector Superintendent of Dy SP
Situational Unit In charge, Finalization of General of Police (District)

SOPs for Search and Rescue, Medical Police(Law &

Assistance and casualty management, Order)
evacuation,
8. STAGING AREA MANAGER Inspector of Inspector of Sub Inspector of
Police Police Police
9. BRANCH DIRECTOR-SEARCH & Superintendent Dy SP Dy SP
RESCUE (BD-SR) of Police (S/A)
10. DIVISION AND GROUP Dy SP Dy SP Inspector of Police
SUPERVISORS
11. STRIKE TEAM OR TASK, FORCE Dy. SP Inspector of Inspector/Sub-
LEADER Police Inspector of Police
12. SINGLE RESOURCE LEADER Executive Assistant Junior Engineer,
Logistics Engineer, Engineer, APWD APWD
APWD
13. SHIPPING BRANCH Director of Dy Director of Asst Director
DIRECTOR(SBD) Shipping Shipping Services (Shipping)
Shipping Operations Services
14. GROUP SUPERVISOR(ROAD Director of Assistant Director Assistant Director
OPERATION Transport of Transport of Transport
15. VEHICLE COORDINATOR Assistant Assistant Director Assistant Director
Director of of Transport of Transport
Transport
16. LOADING/UN-LOADING IN-CHARGE Controller Controller Labour Controller Labour
Labour Force Force Force
Representative Representative
17. GROUP SUPERVISOR(SHIPPING Asst Director Asst Director Asst Director
OPERATION) (Shipping) (Shipping) (Shipping)
18. SHIP COORDINATOR Wharf Wharf Wharf
Superintendent Superintendent Superintendent
19. NODAL OFFICER (AIR OPERATION) CSO CSO CSO
(ops)/JOC(PBR), (ops)/JOC(PBR), (ops)/JOC(PBR),
HQ ANC HQ ANC HQ ANC
20. GROUP SUPERVISOR (AIR CSO CSO CSO
OPERATION) (ops)/JOC(PBR), (ops)/JOC(PBR), (ops)/JOC(PBR),
21. HELIBASE/HELIPADE-IN-CHARGE CSO CSO CSO
(ops)/JOC(PBR), (ops)/JOC(PBR), (ops)/JOC(PBR),
22. PLANNING SECTION CHIEF (PSC) Deputy Director Asst Tehsildar
(Situation Assessment, Analysis and (Disaster Commissioner
Planning, Resources and Requirements, Management)
Documentation, MIS, Demobilization
23. RESOURCE UNIT LEADER (RUL) Labour Assistant Labour Inspector

Commissioner Commissioner
24. CHECK-IN/STATUS RECORDER Revenue Revenue Revenue
Department Department Department
Representative Representative Representative
25. SITUATION UNIT LEADER (SUL) Director of Asst Director Industries
Industries (Industries)/Indust Promotion
ries Promotion Officer/ Extension
Officer Officer
26. DISPLAY PROCESSOR (DP) Manager IT Assistant Computer
Manager (IT) Operator (IT)
27. FIELD OBSERVER (FO) Tehsildar Revenue Patwari

Inspector (RI)
28. DOCUMENTATION UNIT LEADER Statistical Senior Junior Investigator
(DUL) Officer (DM) Investigator, DC
Office
29. DEMOBILIZATION UNIT LEADER Deputy Registrar Deputy Registrar Assistant
(DEMOB-UL) of Cooperative of Cooperative Registrar of
Societies Societies Cooperative
Societies
30. TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS (TS) SE, APWD EE, APWD AE, APWD
31. LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF (LSC) Director (Civil Deputy Director( Asst Director
Supply Unit, Communication Unit , Supplies) Civil Supplies) ( Civil Supplies)
Storage Unit
32. SERVICE BRANCH DIRECTOR (SBD) Director (Health) Medical Chief Medical
Superintendent Officer
33. COMMUNICATION UNIT LEADER Special Secretary Deputy Manager Sub Divisional
(CUL) IT IT, Officer, BSNL
Developing contemporary forecasting and
early warning system backed by
responsive and fail- safe communication
and information technology support.
Management Information Services (MIS)
& Coordination with BSNL, Airtel,
Vodafone , Reliance and ISRO.
34. MEDICAL UNIT LEADER (MUL) Medical Chief Medical Medical Officer
Enhance capacity in emergency medical Superintendent Officer
response, developing and training of
medical teams, post disaster surveillance,
mobile surgical teams.
35. FOOD UNIT LEADER (FUL) AD Civil AD Civil Supplies AD Civil Supplies
Supplies
36. SUPPORT BRANCH DIRECTOR SE(PWD) EE(PWD) AE(PWD)
(SUP.BD)
37. SUPPLY UNIT LEADER (SUP.UL) Inspector Weight Inspector Weight Deputy Tehsildar
& Measures & Measures
38. TOOL AND EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST Executive Asst Engineer (E Junior Engineer
Engineer (E & & M), APWD (E & M)
M) APWD
39. FACILITIES UNIT LEADER (FAC.UL) Superintending Executive Assistant
Facilities Unit, Power Task Force Engineer Engineer Engineer
(Electricity) (Electricity) (Electricity)
40. GROUND SUPPORT UNIT LEADER Executive Asst Engineer Junior Engineer
(GSUL) Engineer (Civil) (Civil) APWD (Civil) APWD
APWD
41. FINANCE BRANCH DIRECTOR (FBD) Director Sr Pay & Junior Accounts
Constitute Disaster Mitigation and Accounts & Accounts Officer Officer
Response Fund, Catastrophic Risk Budget
Financing, Risk Insurance, micro finance
and micro insurance, Procurement Unit,
Damage Assessment
42. TIME UNIT LEADER (TUL) Labour Asst.Labour Labour Inspector

Commissioner Commissioner
43. PROCUREMENT UNIT LEADER Conservator of Deputy Assistant
(PUL) Forests Conservator of Conservator of
Forests Forests

44. COMPENSATIONS/CLAIMS UNIT Pay & Accounts Pay & Accounts Assistant
LEADER (COM./CUL) Officer (HQ) Officer (Dist) Accounts Officer
45. COST UNIT LEADER (CUL) Jr Pay & Jr Accounts Senior Accountant
Accounts Officer Officer
46. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (ST) Director Science - -
Hazard Zonation,Mapping and & Technology
vulnerability analysis in multi hazard
frame work, Use of GIS, remote sensing
and GPS in DM Establishment of
technological frame work to create an
enabling regulating environment and a
compliance regime , Knowledge
Management through Technical
Specialists ,Establish upgrade and
modernize the forecasting and early
warning systems and partnership with
World Meteorological Organization ,
Pacific Warning System and other
regional and global institutions
47. SOCIAL WELFARE (SW) Welfare Task Director Social CDPO Mukhya Sevika
Force, Welfare of old, disabled, physically Welfare
handicapped, children, widows
Counseling etc.
48. Overall Management of Shelters CCF(HQ) DCF ACF
49. MUNCIPAL COUNCIL (PBMC) Secretary, - -
Setting up of temporary Relief camps , Municipal
Temporary Shelter Task Force, Revision Council
of Municipal Regulations and safe
construction practices, Corpse Disposal
Unit
50. Setting up of temporary Relief camps , CEO, Zila Executive Officer Secretary,
Temporary Shelter Task Force, Revision Parishad/PRIs ZP Panchayat Samity
of Building Regulations and safe
construction practices, Corpse Disposal
Unit
51. Livelihood Support and Capacity Building Director(Ind) AD(Ind) IPO
52. Disaster Management Education and Director(Edn) ADE(Admin) AEO
Capacity Building in School Safety
7.1.3 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. RESPONSIBLE OFFICER (RO) –Chief Secretary
The Chief Secretary who is the Chairperson of the Union Territory Disaster
Management Executive Committee and member of the UT Disaster Management
Authority, shall perform responsibilities down under clause 22(2) and 24 of the
DM Act, 2005.
i. Section 22 (h) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 provides the Chairperson of
Union Territory Disaster Management Executive Committee to give directions to
any department of the Union Territory or any other authority or body in the Union
Territory regarding actions to be taken in response to any threatening disaster
situation or disaster. Thus, She/he shall ensure active participation of all
departments at Union Territory level;
ii. Ensure that IRS is integrated in the Union Territory and District Disaster
Management Plan;
iii. Activate IRTs at Union Territory headquarters, and issue order for their
demobilization on completion of response;
iv. Set overall objectives and incident-related priorities;
v. Coordinate with the central govt. for mobilization of Armed Forces, air support
etc. as and when required;
vi. Identify suitable nodal officer to coordinate air operation activities and ensure that
all District ROs are aware of it;
vii. Ensure that incident management objectives do not conflict with each other;
viii Consider the need for the establishment of Area Command if required,
ix. Establish Unified Command if required and get approval of Lieutenant Governor;
x. Keep the Chairperson of UTDMA informed of the progress of incident response;
xi. Ensure overall coordination of response relief activities; and
xii. Ensure that relief activities by governmental and NGO are performed in an
equitable manner.
2. INCIDENT COMMANDER(IC) Commr-cum-Secretary (RR&DM)
The Principal Secretary (RR), A&N Administration is the member of the UT
Disaster Management Authority and member secretary of the Union Territory
Disaster Management Executive Committee.
i. Assess the situation and/or obtain a briefing from prior incident commander;
ii. Determine incident objectives and strategy. i.e. MBO (Manage by objective);
iii. Establish the immediate priorities;
iv. Establish an incident command post , Symbol is -
v. Establish an appropriate organization;
vi. Ensure Planning Meetings are scheduled as required;
vii. Approve and authorize the implementation of an incident action plan;
viii Ensure adequate safety measures are in place;
ix. Coordinate activity for all command and general Staff;
x. Coordinate with key people and officials and keep agency, administrator
informed;
xi. Approve request for additional resources or for the release of
xii. Approve the use of volunteers and auxiliary personnel;
xiii Authorize release of information to the News Media;
xiv Order the demobilization of the incident;
xv. Assess the situation and/or obtain a briefing from prior incident commander;
xvi Establish an incident command post (ICP)
- Initially wherever the incident commander is located. (Control
Room)
- As the incident grows, incident commander to establish a fixed
location
- ICP provides a central coordination point
- ICP can be type of facility that is available and appropriate, e.g.
vehicle, trailer, tentage and open area. Be located at the incident
base
xvii Ensure that relief activities by governmental and NGO are performed in an
equitable manner;
xviii Ensure Web based/ on line incident Response Solution is in place in the EOC to
support field level IRTs;
xix Identity, mobilize and allocate critical resources according to established
priorities;
xx Ensure that effective communications are in place.
3. DISTRICT: Deputy Commissioner as RO
i. Ensure that IRS is integrated in the District Response Plan as per Section 31 of
the DM Act, 2005;
ii. Ensure web based/on line incident Response solution is in place to support field
level IRTs;
iii. Delegate responsibilities to the IC;
iv. Activate IRTs at District HQ, Sub-division, Block/Circle levels, when required;
v. Appoint/deplay, terming and demobilize IC and IRT;
vi. Decide overall incident objectives and priorities and ensure that various
objectives do not conflict with each other;
vii. Ensure that Incident Action Plan is prepared by the IC and acted upon;
viii. He should be fully briefed on the IAP;
ix. Coordinate all response activities;
x. Give directions for the release and use of resources avaible with any Department
of the Government and the local authority in the district;
xi. Appoint a nodal officer at the District level to organize air operation in
coordination with the Union Territory and Central Nodal Officer. Also ensure
that all incident Commander (s) of the district are aware of it;
xii. Ensure that the non-governmental organizations carry out their activities in an
equitable and non-discriminatory manner;
xiii. Deploy the district level IRT at the incident site, in case of need;
xiv Ensure that effective communications are in place;
xv. Ensure provision for personnel accountability and a safe operating environment;
xvi. In case the situation deteriorate, the RO may assume the role of the IC amd may
seek spport from the Union Territory Level RO;
xvii. Mobilize experts and consultants in the relevant fields to advise and assist as
she/he may deem necessary;
xviii Procure exclusive or preferential use of amenties from any authority person.
4. INFORMATION & MEDIA OFFICER (IMO)(DIP&T)
1. Responsible for preparing and releasing information about the incident to the
media/agencies/persons/officers with the approval of incident Commander (IC);
2. Ask for additional personnel support depending on scale of incidents;
3. Obtain information from all agencies including Media regarding the incident that
may be useful to incident planning;
4. Maintain, display and keep updating incident status; assigned/available/out of
service of resource, personnel etc. and keep the IC informed with the information;
5. Organize IAP meetings as and when required;

6. Coordinate with IMD to collect weather information and pass it to all concerned;
7. Perform such other duties as instructed by IC; and
8. Maintain records of various activities performed.
5. LIASON OFFICER(LO) Secretary (GA) for State, AD (Admn) in Dist. and OS in
Sub-Div.
1. Maintain a list of assisting and cooperating line department/agencies (CBOs,
NGOs, etc.) and their representatives at various affected sites;
2. Carry out liaison with all involved agencies and line departments of government;
3. Monitor incident operations to identity current or potential inter-organizational
problems;
4. Participate in planning meeting, & provide current information regarding
involvement and activities of various line departments of government and other
agencies;
5. Collect relevant resources information and pass it to IC and other section Chiefs;
6. Ask for personnel support if required;
7. Keep the IC informed about arrivals of all the government and non-government
agencies;
8. Arrange and ensure a concluding briefing session of all governmental and non
governmental agencies with the IC;
9. Perform such other duties as instructed by IC; and
6. SAFETY OFFICER (SO) CFO in State, Dy.SP in Dist. and Dy.SP in Sub-
Divisional level
1. Recommend measure for assuring responders’ Safety, and to assess or anticipate
hazardous and unsafe situations;
2. Give general advice/guidelines for safety of affected population in consultation
with IC/OSC;
3. Ask for assistants and assign responsibilities as required;
4. Participate in planning meetings for preparation of IAP( Incident Action Plan);
5. Review the IAP for safety implications;
6. Exercise authority to stop or prevent unsafe acts and communicate such exercise
of authority to the IC;
7. Obtain details of accidents that have occurred within the incident area if required
or as directed by IC and inform the appropriate authorities;
8. Review and approve the Site Safety Plan, as and when required;
9. Perform such other duties as instructed by incident Commander (IC); and
7. OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF (OSC) DIGP in State, SP-in Dist. Dy.SP in

Sub-Division
1. Coordinate with the activated Section Chiefs;
2. Responsible for management of all field operations directly applicable to the
accomplishment of the incident objectives;
3. Ensure the overall safely of personnel involved in the operation section and the
affected community;
4. Deploy, activate, expand and supervise organizational elements; branch, division,
group, etc:, in his / her section in consultation with IC and in accordance with the
IAP;
5. Assign appropriate personnel keeping in mind their capabilities for the task;
6. If required, request IC for providing a Deputy OSC for assistance;
7. Brief the personnel in Operations Section at the beginning of each operational
period ;
8. Ensure information sharing, coordination and cooperation between various
branches of his/ her section;
9.. Prepare section operational plan keeping IAP in mind;
10. Suggest expedient changes in the IAP to the IC;
11. Consult the IC from time – to – time and keep him/her fully briefed;
12. Determine need for additional resources and place demand accordingly and ensure
its arrival; s/he shall keep the planning section informed of the resource status;
13. Perform such other duties as instructed by RO / IC; and
14. Maintain Unit Log.
8. STAGING AREA MANAGER – Inspector of Police in State, Insp. of Police in
District and SI in Sub-Division Level
1. Establish Staging Area with proper layout;
2. Determine any support needs for feeding, sanitation, and security etc of his team
and the receipted resources;
3. Report all receipts and dispatch to OSC and maintain their record;
4. Responsible for managing all activities of the Staging Area;
5. Establish Check-in function as appropriate;
6. Request maintenance service for equipments at Staging Area as needed;
7. Ensure that communication is established with the incident Command Post ( ICP )
and other required locations e.g. different staging area, base camp etc;
8. Maintain and provide resource status to Planning Section and Logistic Section;
9. Maintain Staging Area in orderly condition and ensure that there is no obstruction
to the in-coming and outgoing vehicles / resources etc;
10. Demobilize Staging Area in accordance with Incident Demobilization Plan (IDP);
and
11. Perform such other duties as instructed by OSC;

9. BRANCH DIRECTOR-SEARCH & RESCUE -SP,S/A in State , Dy.SP in Dist.
and Dy.SP in Sub-Divisional Level)
1. Rescue & Relief Branch Director shall work under the supervision of the
Operations Section Chief and is responsible for the implementation of IAP as per
the assigned role;
2. Attend planning meetings as required by the Operations Section Chief ;
3. Review Assignment Lists for Divisions or Groups under his/her Branch;
4. Assign specific tasks to Divisions and Groups Supervisors;
5. Supervise Branch Functions;
6. Resolve problems reported by subordinated;
7. Report to Operations Section Chief regarding:
Modification required if any, in the IAP;
Need for additional resources;
Availability of surplus resources; and
When hazardous situations or significant events occur, etc.
8 Provide strike team, task force and single resource support to various activated
tactical operational areas;
9 Ensure that all team leaders maintain record of all important activities relating to
their field operations;
10. Perform such other duties as instructed by OSC; and
11. Maintain record of various activities performed.
10. DIVISION AND GROUP SUPERVISORS -Dy.Sp in State and Dist. and
Inspector in Sub-Division level
1. Responsible for the implementation of the division/group assignment list;
2. Responsible for the assignment of resources within the Division or Groups under
him;
3. Report on the progress of operations, and the status of resources within the
Division or Group;
4. Circulate organizational / divisional assignment list to the leaders of the group,
strike Team Task Force;
5. Review assignment and incident activities with subordinates and assign tasks as
per situation;
6. Coordinate activities with adjacent Divisions or Groups;
7. Submit situation and resources status to BD and OSC;
8. Report hazardous situations, special occurrences or significant events (e.g.,
accidents, sickness, deteriorating weather condition, etc) to OSC and BD or
immediate supervisor;
9. Resolve problems within the Division or Groups;

10. Participate in the Development of plans for next operational period; and
11. Perform such other duties as instructed by OSC.
11. STRIKE TEAM OR TASK, FORCE LEADER –Dy SP in State, Inspector in
District and sub Inspector in Sub-Division level.
1. Review assignments with members of his/her team;
2. Report work progress;
3. Coordinate activities with adjacent strike teams, task forces and single resources if
assigned;
4. Establish and ensure communication;
5. Perform such other duties as instructed; and
6. Maintain record of various activities.
12. SINGLE RESOURCE LEADER- EE,APWD/AE, APWD/ JE,APWD
1. Obtain necessary equipments/supplies;
2. Assess local weather/environmental conditions in job assignment area and inform
the in-charge;
3. keep in contact with his / her supervisor;
4. Perform such other duties as instructed by his / her supervisor.
13. SHIPPING BRANCH DIRECTOR ( DIRECTOR SHIPPING SERVICES )
1. Activate and manage different operations groups; Road, Ship and Air;
2. Coordinate with the Logistic Section (LS) for required resources, and activate
groups of his / her branch;
3. Coordinate with Shipping, Transport Department and Airport Authority for
support as per requirement;
4. Provide ground support to the Air operations and ensure appropriate security
arrangements;
5. Provide Road transportation support to the Ship and Air group as required;
6. Ensure safely of all personnel of his branch involved in the response activities;
7. Report progress of the transportation to the OSC / IC;
8. Prepare transportation plan as per Incident Action Plan ( IAP );
9. Determine need for additional resources and place demand accordingly in
advance;
10. Resolve problems of his / her branch;
11. Ensure that status of hired resources is maintained and are released timely when
their need ends;
12. Maintain record of all performed activities; and

13. Perform such other duties as instructed by IC / OSC;

14. GROUP SUPERVISOR (ROAD OPERATION) Dir. Transport In State and AD in
District and Sub-Division Level
1. Ensure transportation of resources by road to the affected site;
2. Ask for personal support, if required;
3. Attend planning meeting on the direction of operation section chief;
4. Determine coordination procedures with various destinations per IAP;
5. Ensure proper parking locations;
6. Resolve conflicts of the group, if any;
7. Update Road operation plans if required and intimate to the higher authority;
8. In case of accidents, inform the TBD, the local police and provide assistance in
investigation, if required;
9. Ensure that mechanics are available for repair of vehicles and keep them on road.
Also ensure adequate availabilities of POL;
10. Maintain Unit Log of all important activities relating to number of vehicle
deployed, source of vehicles; govt. and private, location where vehicles are
deployed with resource details, they are carrying, etc.;
11. Support and coordinate the activated rail operations group, water operations group
and air operations group as per requirements; and
12. Perform such other duties as instructed by Operation Section Chief (OSC) /
Transportation branch Director (TBD);
15. VEHICLE COORDINATOR -Asst. Director (Transport) in all level)
1. The Coordinator - Vehicle Operations is primarily responsible for coordinating
the road transport needs;
2. Survey assigned incident area to determine situation and other potential problems
in the context of transportation;
3. Ask for Assistant Coordinator- Vehicle Operations depending on the magnitude
and requirement;
4. Coordinate with Staging Area (s) Manager (SAM) for smooth transportation
resources;
5. Receive assignments, brief drivers, assign missions, supervise vehicle movement
and attend to the vehicle maintenance and repair needs;
6. monitor activities of all assigned vehicle and keep the higher authorities informed;
7. Report incidents or accidents that occur in road operation to Transportation Branch
Director (TBD);
8. Maintain record of supply of resources to different locations, vehicle movements;
9. Request security for transportation of relief material if required;
10. Maintain coordination with loading and unloading points.

16. LOADING/UN-LOADING IN-CHARGE (Air/Ship/Road)( Controller Labour

Force or his representative)
1. The Loading / Un-loading-in-charge shall work under the Coordinator;
2. Responsible for the safe operations of loading / un-loading activities;
3. Obtain Operation summary from the group supervisor;
4. Ensure proper organizing in loading areas;
5. Supervise loading and unloading crews and collect equipments if required;
6. Time to Time inform coordinator about the progress of loading / unloading
activities;
7. Prepare a loading / Un-loading plan with detail of where resources and destination;
8. Maintain record of performed activities ; and
9. Perform such other duties as instructed by Supervisor (Road, Rail, Water and Air).
17. GROUP SUPERVISOR(SHIPPING OPERATION)(Asst. Director(Shipping)
for the State , District and Sub-Division Level)
1. The Coordinator – Shipping Operation is primarily responsible for coordinating all
activities relating to transportation of resources by ship / motor boats / country
boats etc.);
2. Survey assigned incident area to determine situation and other potential problems;
3. Coordinate with Staging Area Manager (SAM) for smooth transportation of relief
materials in case so required;
4. Receive assignments, and supervise shipping movement activities;
5. Monitor continuously all shipping movement for their safety;
6. Ensure proper communication with ships deployed in rescue & relief;
7. Keep records of supplies to different locations, records of ship movements etc;
8. Report incidents or accidents that may occur in ship operation to Transportation
Branch Director (TBD); and other designated authorities;
9. Assess requirements of POL etc for shipping operation and ensure their
availability;
10. Maintain liaison with road operations; and
11. Perform such other duties as instructed by TBD / OSC.
18. SHIP COORDINATOR (Wharf Superintendents)
1. The Coordinator – Ship Operation is primarily responsible for coordinating all
activities relating to transportation of resources by ships / motor boats / country
boats etc.);
2. Survey assigned incident area to determine situation and other potential problems;
3. Coordinate with Staging Area Manager (SAM) for smooth transportation of relief
materials in case so required;
4. Receive assignments, and supervise shipping movement activities;

5. Monitor continuously all shipping for their safety;
6. Ensure proper communication with ships deployed in rescue & relief;
7. Keep records of supplies to different locations, records of ship movements etc;
8. Report incidents or accidents that may occur in shipping operations to
Transportation Branch Director (TBD); and other designated authorities;
9. Assess requirements of POL etc for shipping operation and ensure them
availability;
10. Maintain liaison with road operations; and
11. Perform such other duties as instructed by TBD / OSC.
19. NODAL OFFICER (AIR OPERATION) under overall responsibility of CSO
(Ops)/JOC(PBR), HQ, ANC
1. Primarily responsible for the coordination with Various authorities for air
operations;
2. Project the type of Air support required to the appropriate authorities based on the
IAP and place the demand at least 24 hours in advance or as quickly as possible;
3. Inform the IC / OSC about the air movement / landing schedule in their respective
areas;
4. Ensure that relevant Maps of the incident locations are available with all agencies
involved in the air operations. This is absolutely necessary to give the correct
coordinates etc, of the location where Air support is required;
5. Determine the suitability of helipad / helibase in coordination with the air force
authorities and the Union Territory authorities;
6. Maintain communication with Traffic Control and the ground support regarding
the air movement and other related activities;
7. Assist the Incident Commander and the Logistic Section Chief in the procurement
of required ATF, etc;
8. Report on Air Operations activities to the Ro; and
9. Perform such other duties as assigned by Ro.
20. GROUP SUPERVISOR (AIR OPERATION) under overall responsibility of CSO
1. The Supervisor – Air Operation is primarily responsible for providing ground
support to Air Operations as per the IAP;
2. Report to the TBD the progress of air operations are available at the concerned
with the Nodal Officer, IC, OSC and TBD;
3. Ensure resources / supplies required for the Air Operations are available at the
concerned locations;
4. Keep appropriate Maps in order to provide correct coordinates to the pilots and
other concerned in the Air Operations;
5. Ask for personnel support, if required;
6. Ensure re-fueling facilities are available at the landing and takeoff locations;

7. Ensure that Helibase and Helipad locations are identified and approved by the
appropriate authority;
8. Determine need for assignment of personnel and equipment at each Helibase and
Helipad;
9. Ensure identification and marking of Helibase and Helipad;
10. Ensure that communication system is in the place for required communication;
11. Update landing and takeoff schedule of aircrafts / helicopters as informed by nodal
officer;
12. Ensure preparation of the load manifest for proper loading / emplaning;
13. Ensure that proper packaging and weighing facilities are in place and used for
loading of relief materials;
14. Ensure aircraft rescue firefighting service for Helibase and Helipad security proper
light, smoke candles, weighing facilities, wind direction socks, etc, are in place;
15. Ensure that Unit Log is maintained; and
16. Perform such other duties as directed by Transportation branch Director (TBD)
21. HELIBORNE/HELIPADE-IN-CHARGE under overall responsibility of CSO

1. Primarily responsible for all ground support requirement for helicopters at the
location;
2. Keep appropriate Maps in order to provide correct coordinates to the pilots;
3. Survey the Helibase / helipad area to determine situation, aircraft hazards and
other potential problems;
4. Coordinate with the ground supervisor for helicopter operation;
5. Determine and implement ground / air safety requirements and procedures;
6. Maintain continuous observation of the assigned Helibase / helipad and inform the
group supervisor of any unusual happening of hazards that may affect the air
operations;
7. Ensure that all personnel deployed at the Helibase and Helipad are aware of the
safety requirement;
8. Establish ground communication facilities;
9. Notify supervisor immediately of any delay in helicopter schedule;
10. Ensure aircraft rescue firefighting service for Helibase and Helipad, and light,
smoke candle, weighing facilities, wind direction socks, etc, are in place and
properly working;
11. Ensure proper rest and refreshment and water & sanitation for air crews;
12. Ensure dust abetment procedures are implemented at Helibase / Helipad;
13. Inform the supervisor about the mission completion;
14. Report to the Group Supervisor; and

15. Perform such other duties as assigned by the group supervisor;

22. PLANNING SECTION CHIEF (PSC) (Dy. Director (DM) in State, AC in District
and Tehsildar in Sub-Divisional Level.)
2. Ensure collection , evaluation , and dissemination of information about the
incident;
3. Responsible for preparation of the Incident Action Plan (IAP);
4. Responsible for ; a) Assessing the current situation, b) Predicting probable course
of incident and c) preparing alternative strategies for the operation and control of
the incident through Incident Action Plan (IAP);
5. Coordination with activated sections of IRT(s) for further planning and preparation
of IAP;
6. Utilize IT solution for Pro-active planning, GIS for decision support modeling
capabilities for assessing and predicting causalities and for comprehensive
response management;
7 Plan to activate and de-activate IRS organizational positions as appropriate in
consultation with IC and OSC;
8. Determine need for any specialized resources in support of the incident
management;
9. Collect information as necessary on technical matters such as weather,
environment, toxicity, etc., from the concerned department/ agencies and keep IC
and OSC informed;
10. Provide periodic predictions on incident potential;
11. Report to incident commander (IC) of any significant changes that take place in
the incident status;
12. Compile and display incident status information at the incident command post
(ICP);
13. Oversee Preparation and implementation of incident Demobilization Plan;
14. Incorporate plans regarding Traffic, Medical ,Communication , and site safety into
the IAP;
15. Perform such other duties as directed by IC; and Maintain Unit Log.
23. RESOURCE UNIT LEADER Labor Commissioner/Assistant Labour
Commissioner/ Labour Inspector
1. Responsible for maintaining the status of all assigned resources (Primary and
support) at an incident site. This may be achieved by overseeing the check – in of
all resources, maintaining a status –keeping system indicating current location and
status of all resources and display them in ICP;
2. The resource Unit leader should have a complete inventory of all resources
available. She/he shall also have information about availability of all required
resources at other location and prepare plan for their mobilization , if required;
3. Ensure and establish check – in function at various incident locations;
4. The Resources Unit Leader must update the PSC /IC about the status of resources

arrived, and dispatched from time to time;

5. Coordinate with the various activated Branches /Divisions /Groups of Operation
Section for status /Utilization of allotted resources;
6. Ensure quick and proper Utilization of perishable resources;
7. Perform such other duties as directed by planning section chief (PSC) ; and
24. CHECK-IN/STATUS RECORDER( Revenue Dept Representative)
1. Report to the Resources Unit Leader;
2. Ensure that all resources to an incident are accounted for at each check –in point;
3. To function properly, obtain Required work ,materials, including check –in Lists
Resource status display boards etc.;
4. Establish communication With the communication Centre and Ground support
Unit of Logistic Section;
5. Ensure display of signboard So that arriving resources can easily find check- in
location (s);
6. Record check –in information on check - in lists as per the Format;
7. Transmit check –in information to Resources Unit on regular prearranged schedule
or as needed;
8. Forward completed Check –in Lists to the Resources Unit;
9. Perform such other duties as directed by planning Section Chief (PSC);and
25. SITUATION UNIT LEADER (Director of Industries/Asst Director/ IPO)
1. Responsible for Collection, Processing and organizing all incident information as
soon as possible for analysis;
2. Prepare future projections of Incident growth, maps of affected site;
3. Prepare situation and resource status and disseminate on as required basis;
4. Prepare periodic predictions of situation and keep the PSC /IC informed;
5. Provide photographic Services and maps to responders, if required;
6. Attend IAP Meeting with required information /data/ documents , survey of India
maps etc; and
7. Maintain records of various Activities performed.
26. DISPLAY PROCESSOR (DP) Mgr. IT /Asst Manager IT/ Computer Operator
1. Responsible for the display of incident status obtained from field observers / strike
Team /Task Force , resource status reports, aerial and photographs and other data
from technical sources;
2. Ensure timely completion of display Chart;

3. Obtain necessary equipment and stationary;

4. Assist in analyzing and evaluating field reports;
5. Reports to the situation Unit Leader ;and
27. FIELD OBSERVER (FO) Tehsildar, State Revenue Inspector- Districts and
Patwari- Sub-Divisional Level)
1. Report immediately any condition observed which may cause danger and safety
hazard to personnel and affected community. This should include determining
local weather conditions also;
2. Gather intelligence that shall lead to accurate predictions;
3. Report to situation Unit; and
4. Maintain records or various activities performed.
28. DOCUMENTATION UNIT LEADER (DUL)( Statistical Officer (DM)/ Senior
Investigator(DC Office)/ Junior Investigator
1. Ensure that all the required forms and stationery are procured and issued to all the
activated sections, branches, division, groups and Units;
2. Responsible for accurate compilation of all information and reports related to the
incident;
3. Review / Scrutinize records / various IRS forms for accuracy and completeness;
4. Inform appropriate Units of errors or omissions in their documentation and ensure
that errors and omission are rectified;
5. Store files properly for Post- incident analysis and report;
6. Perform such other duties as directed by PSC ; and
29. DEMOBILIZATION UNIT LEADER- (Dy Registrar of Cooperative Societies/
ARCS)
1. Prepare demobilization Plan;
2. Instruct all line departments/ NGOs involved in the emergency operation for
submission of their de-mobilization plan;
3. Coordinate with Operations section for collection of information on
demobilization of various activated divisions /branches/ staging area, Camps,
resources, etc;
4. Identify surplus resources and send tentative demobilization plan in consultation
with PSC and give priority to their demobilization;
5. Develop incident Check-out functions for all Units in consultation with the line
departments / and other stake holders involved;
6. Plan for logistics and transportation support for demobilization in consultation
with logistic Section;
7. Disseminate demobilization plan at the appropriate time to various stakeholders
involved in the response activities;
8. Ensure that all Sections /Unit/Teams/resource understand their specific

demobilization responsibilities and avail demobilization facilities;
9. Arrange for proper supervision and execution of the incident Demobilization plan;
10 Brief Planning Section Chief (PSC) on the demobilization progress;
11 Request the Planning section Chief (PSC) for additional human resources. If
required;
12 Perform such other duties as assigned by Planning Section Chief (PSC) ; and
13 Maintain records of various activities Performed.
30 TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS (TS) (SE / EE/AE APWD )
1. The technical specialist (s) shall provide technical support to the response
management. A data base of Technical Support (TS) shall be prepared in advance
at the District, Union Territory, Metropolitan City and Union Territory levels and
incorporation in their Disaster Management Plan.
31. LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF (Director (Civil Supplies) for State,
Dy. Director Civil Supplies for District and Asst Director, Civil Supplies for
Sub-Division level)
2. Responsible for providing logistic and financial support to all response effort ;
3. Participate in development and implementation of the incident Action Plan (IAP);
4. Keep RO/ IC informed on related financial issues;
5. Request for sanction of imprest Fund;
6. Supervise the activated Units;
7. Responsible for the safety of the personnel of the section;
8. Assign work locations and preliminary work tasks to section personnel;
9. Ensure that plan is developed to meet the logistic requirement of the IAP with the
help of Comprehensive Resource Management System;
10. Brief Branch Directors and Unit Leaders;
11. Anticipate over all logistic requirement of relief operations and prepare
accordingly;
12. Constantly review the Communication Plan ,Medical Plan and Traffic Plan to meet
the changing requirements of the situation;
13. Assess the requirement of additional resource and take step for their procurement
in consultation in the RO/IC;
14. Provide logistic support for the demobilization Plan as approved by the IC;
15. Ensure release of Unit resources in conformity with Demobilization Plan;
16. Ensure that the hiring of the requisitioned resources is properly documented and
paid by the finance branch;
17. Perform such other duties as instructed by RO /IC; and

32. SERVICE BRANCH DIRECTOR (Director Health for State, Medical
Superintendent for District and CMO for Sub-Division level)
1. Work under the supervision of Logistic Section Chief (LSC), and is responsible
for the management of all required service support for the incident management.
2. Manage and supervise various Units of the branch : 1) Communication Unit, 2)
Medical Unit,3) Food Unit and 4) any other Unit activated;
3. Discuss with activated Unit leaders the material and resources required and
procure the same through LS;
4. Ensure proper dispatch of personnel /teams / resources etc;
5. Prepare assignment list for the Service Branch;
6. Coordinate the movement and deployment of the various services Units with the
operation section;
7. Keep the Logistic Section Chief (LSC) informed about the progress of service
branch from time –to time;
8. Resolve Service Branch Problems ,if any;
9. Perform such other duties as directed by incident Commander (IC) /LSC; and
33. COMMUNICATION UNIT LEADER (CUL) Special Secretary (IT) for State,
Deputy Manager IT for District and Sub-Divisional Officer for Sub-Division level)
1. Communication Unit Leader shall work under the direction of the service Branch
Director;
2. Responsible for providing Communication facility as and when required;
3. Ensure that all communication equipment available is in working conditions and
the network is functional;
4. Supervise Communications Unit activities;
5. Maintain records of all Communication equipment deployed in the field;
6. Recover equipment provided by Communication Unit after the incident is over –II
should be properly linked with demobilization Plan;
7. Ensure setting up of a message Centre to receive and transmit radio telephone and
other messages from various activated sections, branches; Units and from higher
authority and maintain record of it;
8. In case of Possible failure of a communication network ,prepare aback up plan and
execute alternative communication network;
9. Ask for and ensure adequate staffing support;
10. Ensure that the communication plan is supporting the IAP;
11. Demobilize Communications Center in accordance with incident Demobilization
Plan ;and

12. Maintain records of various performed duties.

34. MEDICAL UNIT LEADER (Medical Superintendent for State/CMO for District
and MO for Sub-Division level)
1. The Medical Unit Leader shall work under the direction of the service Branch;
2. Responsible for ; a) Development of the Medical Plan and procurement of required
resource as per IAP , b) providing medical aid and transportation for victims, and
maintaining the record of the same.
3. Respond to request for medical aid, transportation , and medical supplies of
Operations Section;
4. Ask for more human resources, as and when required to meet the incident
objectives;
5. Mobilize medical personnel as per request of Rescue & Relief Service Branch
Director (RRS –BD) for field level support and ensure that they are in the field;
6. Maintain records of various performed duties and if directed submit report.
35. FOOD UNIT LEADER (FUL) (Asst Director( CS&CA) /(Asst Director( CS&CA)/
(Asst Director( CS&CA)
1. The Food Unit Leader shall work under the direction of the Service Branch
Director;
2. Responsible for supplying food to ; a) personnel of IRT (s) like ICP ,camps, Base,
Staging Areas, etc., b) Victims at the temporary shelters / relief Camps as directed
by OSC /LSC;
3. Determine food and drinking water requirement and take steps for their
procurement;
4. Supply resources to various activated sections /Branches / Units / groups of IRT
as approved by the service Branch Director (SBD);
5. Maintain an inventory of receipt and dispatch of resources;
6. Supervise the unit activities;
7. Perform such other duties as directed by Logistic Section Chief (LSC / Service
Branch Director SBD ; and
8. Maintain record of various performed duties.
36. SUPPORT BRANCH DIRECTOR (SE, APWD for State, EE, APWD for District
and AE, APWD Sub-Division level)
1. Work under the supervision of LSC, and supervise the function of : a) supply Unit,
b) facility Unit and c) Ground Support Unit;
2. Procure and dispatch required tactical material and resources for operations with
the concurrence of the Section Chief;
3. Participate in Planning meeting of the Logistics Section;
4. Ensure that assignment list is prepared and circulated to respective Units under
Him /her;
5. Coordinate various activities of support branch;
6. Keep the Logistic Section Chief (LSC) informed about work progress;

7. Resolve problems within his /her Units, if any;

8. Perform such other duties as directed by LSC ;and
9. Maintain record of various performed duties.
37. SUPPLY UNIT LEADER (Inspector W&M for State/ Districts and Dy. Tehsildar
for Sub-Division level)
1. Work under the supervision of support Branch Director (Sup.BD);
2. Responsible for;
a) Organizing movement of personnel, equipment and supplies.
b) Receiving and storing safely all supplies required for the incident response.
c) Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment, and
d) Organize repair and servicing of non- expenditure supplies and equipment;
3. Participate in Planning meeting of LS;
4. Monitor the kind, type and quantity of supplies;
5. Receiver and respond to requests for personnel , supplies, and equipment from the
activated sections /Branches /Units /Groups of the IRS organization;
6. Ask for human resources for assistance , if needed .These assistants may be
deployed for different functional activities such as; i) Resources Ordering ii)
Resources receiving and iii) Tool and equipment specialist.
38. TOOL AND EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (EE(E&M), APWD for State,
AE(E&M),APWD for District and JE(E&M, APWD for Sub-Division Level)
1. Report to supply Unit Leader;
2. Responsible for service and repair of all tools & equipments and keep the supply
Unit leader informed;
3. Perform such other duties as directed by Sup. UL; and
39. FACILITIES UNIT LEADER (SE(Elec) for State, AE, (Elec) for District for
District and Sub-Divisional Level )
1. Primarily responsible or; a) The layout and activation of incident facilities, e.g.,
Base, Camp (s), incident Command Post, etc.) Arrange /Provide basic amenities
for the responder;
2. Report to the support Branch Director;
3. Locate the different facilities as per IAP;
4. Participate in Planning meeting of the section;
5. Prepare list for each facilities’ and its requirements in coordination with the LSC;
6. Ask for human support to monitor and manage facilities at Base /Camp etc ;

7. Perform such other duties as directed by Sup. BD; and

8 Maintain record of various activities performed.
40. GROUND SUPPORT UNIT LEADER EE(Civil), APWD for State, AE(Civil),
APWD for District and JE(Elec) for Sub-Divisional Level)
1. Work under the supervision of Support Branch Director (Sup.BD);
2. Provide transportation services for field operations;
3. In case Air Operations are activated ,organize and provide required ground
support;
4. Provide maintenance and repair service to all the vehicles and related equipment
being used for incident management as per proper procedure and keep the
concerned line department informed through the Branch Director / Logistic
Section Chief;
5. Development and implementation of the incident Traffic Plan;
6. Inform Resources Unit about the availability / serviceability of all vehicles and
equipment;
7. Arrange for and activate fueling requirements in consultation with service Branch
Director;
8. Maintain inventory of resources;
9. Ensure safety measures within jurisdiction;
10. Perform such other duties as directed by Support Branch Director (Sup.BD); and
41. FINANCE BRANCH DIRECTOR (Director, Accounts & Budget) for District,
Sr PAO, for District and JAO for Sub-Divisional Level)
1. The Branch Director shall work under the logistic section Chief;
2. Attend Planning Meeting;
3. In accordance with IAP Prepare list of resources to be procured / outsourced,
obtain orders of competent authority as per financial rules and take steps for their
procurement without procedural delay;
4. Ensure that time records of hired equipments, personnel and their services are
accurately computer as per government norms for payment;
5. Examine / Scrutinize cost involved in the demobilization Plan and keep the LSC
informed;
6. Ensure that all obligation documents initiated at the incident are properly prepared
, verified , completed and signed by appropriate authority;
7. Brief LSC on all incident –related financial issues needing attention or follow-up;
8. Perform such other duties as instructed by LSC / IC ;and
42. TIME UNIT LEADER (Asst Labour Commissioner for State/ Labour Inspector)

1. The Time Unit Leader (TUL) is responsible for time recording of hired equipment
and personnel;
2. Ensure that daily personnel and equipment time recording documents are prepared
in compliance with government norms;
3. Maintain separate logs for overtime hours, where ever applicable and ensure hired
equipment is Utilized judiciously;
4. Ensure that all record are correct and complete prior to demobilization;
5. Brief Finance Branch Director on current problems and recommendations on
outstanding issues, and follow –up required;
6. Maintain records of various activities preformed; and
7. Ask for support of human resources for assistances;
43. PROCUREMENT UNIT LEADER-( Conservator of Forest for State , District and
Sub-Divisional Level
1. Responsible for administering all financial matters pertaining to vendor contracts;
2. Review incident heeds and any special procedures with Finance Branch
Director(FBD) ,as needed;
3. Prepare a list of vendors from whom procurement may need to be done and follow
proper procedure;
4. Ensure al procurements ordered are delivered in time;
5. Resolve disputes within delegated authority;
6. Coordinate use of impress funds as required with the Finance Branch Director
(FBD);
7. Complete final processing of al bills arising out of the response management and
send documents for payment with approval of IC /LCS and Finance Branch
Director (FBD);
8. Brief Finance Branch Director (FBD) on current problems with recommendations
on outstanding issues, and follow –up requirements; and
44. COMPENSATIONS/CLAIMS UNIT LEADER (Sr PAO for State and District
and AO for Sub-Division Level)
1. As per DM Act 2005, section 65, 66 provisions for payment of compensation has
been made. Compensation has to be paid for requisitioning any premises, services,
resources and vehicles for the purpose of disaster response and rescue operations
etc.;
2. The government may also decide to make ex-gratia payments depending upon the
magnitude and the destruction/loss. There are some bench marks for quantifying
the level of loss in different scenario like flood, drought, etc.;
3. The IC shall a activate the compensation claims unit to compile the figures for loss
of life, properly etc., and prepare all relevant documents for requisition of
premises, services, resources and vehicles so that correct and proper payments
may be made for such claims . This facilitates release of payments as per Union
Territory government procedure and policy;

4. Coordinate with the Planning section and operations section for collection of
information on loss of life properly etc;
5. Prepare a list of requisitioned premises, services, resources and vehicles, etc. The
correct date and time of such requisition should also be maintained;
6. Follow appropriate procedures for preparation of claims and compensation;
7. If required ask for additional human resource; and
45. COST UNIT LEADER (Jr. PAO for State, Jr. AO for District and Sr. Accountant
for Sub-Divisional Level)
1. The cost Unit Leader is responsible for collecting all cost data, Performing cost
effectiveness analysis, and providing cost estimates and cost saving
recommendations for the incident;
2. Collect and record all cost data;
3. Develop incident cost summaries in consultation with Finance Branch Director;
4. Prepare resources –Use cost estimate for the Planning Section;
5. Make Cost- saving recommendations to the Finance Branch Director;
6. Complete all records prior to demobilization; and
46. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DST
1. Hazard Zonation, Mapping. and a compliance regime , and vulnerability analysis
in multi hazard frame work;
2. Use of GIS, remote sensing and GPS in DM Establishment of technological frame
work to create an enabling regulating environment;
3. Knowledge Management through Technical Specialists;
4. Establish, upgrade and modernize the forecasting and early warning systems and
partnership with World Meteorological Organization, Pacific Warning System and
other regional and global institutions.
47. SOCIAL WELFARE (Director Social Welfare for State, CDPO for District and
Mukhya Sevika for Sub-Divisional Level)
1. Welfare Task Force;
2. Welfare of Physically Challenged;
3. Welfare of Senior citizens;
4. Welfare of Orphans / Widows.
48. CHIEF CONSERVATOR OF FORESTS (CCF(HQ) for State, DCF for
District and ACF for Sub-Divisional Level
1. S&T Inputs and Management of Shelters;
2. Assessment of damage to Flora and fauna;

3. Assessment Of Damage To Minor Forest Produce.

49. PORTBLAIR MUNCIPAL COUNCIL (Secretary, PBMC)
1. Setting up of temporary Relief camps;
2. Temporary Shelter Task Force;
3. Revision of Municipal Regulations and safe construction practices;
4. Corpse Disposal Unit.
50. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS ZILLA PARISHAD - (CEO-ZP /PRI for
State, SE, ZP for District and EE/AE for Sub-Division Level
1. Setting up of temporary Relief camps;
2. Temporary Shelter Task Force;
3. Revision of Building Regulations and safe construction practices;
4. Relief supplies ,Water & sanitation
51. LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT (Director Industries for the State, AD (Industries)
for the District and Industries Promotion Officer for Sub-Division Level.
1. Livelihood Support and Capacity Building;
2. Re-establishment of Micro & Small Enterprises;
3. Assessment of losses and damages to industrial units.
52. EDUCATION (Director of Education for the State, Asst. DE for the District and
AEO for the Sub-Division Level)
1. Disaster Management Education and Capacity Building in Schools under National
School Safety Programme of Govt. of India.

Chapter VIII
VILLAGE CONTINGENCY PLANS
8.1 The Village Disaster Management Committee (VDMC) and Village Task Forces
(VTF) are responsible to update the Village Contingency Plan at least once in six months
and to execute disaster mock drills. Any additions and deletion in the Village
Contingency Plan, execution of Mock Drill and events on Disaster Management
undertaken by the VDMC shall be duly intimated to the Tehsil/ District Control Room/
Emergency Operation Centre. The Village Contingency Plan will comprise of the
following:-
¾ Village Profile
¾ Social Map
¾ Disaster Time Line Map
¾ Risk and Vulnerable Map
¾ Resources Map
¾ Mitigation Plan to reduce risks
¾ Community Response System
¾ Village Disaster Management Committee
¾ Role and Responsibilities of Task Forces
¾ Village contingency Funds
¾ Mock Drill Plan
Following will be the Community Task Forces:

1. Early Warning and Communication Task Force
2. Search Rescue and Evacuation Task Force
3. First Aid Task Force
4. Psycho Social Counseling Task Force
5. Temporary Shelter Management Task Force
6. Water and Sanitary Task Force
7. Relief Coordination Task Force
8. Damage Assessment Task Force
9. Carcass Disposal Task Force
10. Peace Keeping Task Force
8.1.1 Panchayat Level Disaster Management Committee
The Pradhan Circle Disaster Management Committee shall consist of the following:
1. Pradhan (Convener) - Chairman

2. Gram Panchayat Up Pradhan
3. Gram Panchayat Secretary
4. Village Level Officials representing Government Departments / Organizations
5. Gram Panchayat Members
6. President / Secretary of Village Youth Clubs / Associations, Mahila Mandals.
7. Organizers of (recurring) Fairs / Festivals / Social Workers
8. Patwari – Member Secretary
8.1.2 If there is more than one Pradhan Circle in a Gram Panchayat, the Pradhan of
such Panchayat shall be the member of the Pradhan Circle which covers the largest
Gram Panchayat area. The Up-Pradhan of such Gram Panchayat shall be the member
of that Pradhan Circle Disaster Management Committee which covers the second
largest area of the Panchayat and Sarpanch of such Gram Panchayat shall be the
member of that Pradhan Circle Disaster Management Committee which covers third
largest area in such Gram Panchayat. If the Pradhan Circle covers more than one
Gram Panchayat, the Pradhans of all such Gram Panchayats shall be the members of
the Pradhan Circle Disaster Management Committee.
Tribal Village Disaster Management Committee
8.1.3 The following shall be the composition of Tribal Village Disaster Management
Committee.
1. First Captain of the Village (Village Chief) - Convener

2. Second Captain of the Village
3. Third Captain of the Village
4. Head of each "Tuhet" (Joint family)
5. Village Level Officials of the Government Departments / Organizations.
6. Representative of Village Youth Clubs /Associations & Mahila Mandals.
7. Organizers of (recurring) Fairs / Festivals.
Camp Village Disaster Management Committee
8.1.4 Composition of Camps /Village Disaster Management Committee shall be as under :
i) Senior most Government official Convener

ii) All other senior Government officials
iii) Representatives of Village Youth Clubs / Associations / Mahila Mandals.
iv) Organizers of (recurring) Fairs / Festivals.
Municipal Area Disaster Management Committee
8.1.5 Composition of Municipal Area Disaster Management Committee shall be as under:
(j) Chairman Municipal Council - Chairman

(ii) Ward Councilors - Member
(iii) Secretary Municipal Council - Member
(iv) Area Tehsildar - Member Secretary
(iv) Representatives of NGO - Member
(Who have been registered by DC)
(vi) Organizers of (recurring) Fairs /Festivals.
8.1.6 The above Disaster Management Committees shall meet during the first week of
October and April every year. The Convener shall intimate exact date and time of the
meeting to all members. He shall draw up the minutes and send to all concerned for
further necessary action. The action taken shall be reviewed in next meeting of the

Disaster Management Committee.
8.1.7 The functions will be similar to that of the Sub Division Disaster Management
Committee.
8.1.8 There shall be a Control Room functioning round the clock at the Village level
Disaster Management Committee following the occurrence of a Disaster.
8.1.9 Village Volunteer Task Force
Panchayat Village Volunteer Task Force
8.2.0 There shall be a Voluntary Group of able bodied men and women in each Gram
Panchayat Village, Tribal Village, Municipal Ward and Camp Village constituting
the Village Volunteer Task Force.
8.2.1 The members of this Task Force shall be undertaking the Rescue and Relief
operations instantaneously in the village following the occurrence of a Disaster in
accordance with the Disaster Management Plan.
Each of such groups of Village Volunteers shall have 2-3 teams in it
comprising of about 15 members living in immediate neighbourhood led by a Team
Leader. The Team Leader is chosen unanimously by the members because of his
leadership qualities (including his special or technical knowledge / skills useful in
Disaster Management).
8.2.2 Each Group of 30-50 Volunteers led by the respective Panchayat Member shall also
have 3-5 persons as cooks, capable of cooking community food.
8.2.3 The Gram Panchayat shall maintain a Register of Village Volunteer Task Force
group-wise (i.e. each Panchayat Member-wise). The Secretary of the Gram
Panchayat shall issue an Identity Badge to each member of the Volunteer Task Force
who will wear the same while they are managing Disasters. The Identity Badge shall
indicate the name and number of the member of Task Force, name of the Village and
Gram Panchayat etc.
8.2.4 The Panchayat Member shall continue to be the Group leader of the Village
Volunteer Task Force even after dissolution of Gram Panchayat and shall handover
the leadership to his successor.
8.2.5 The Convener of the Pradhan Circle Disaster Management Control Room shall
report to the concerned Tehsildar and Assistant Commissioner about the outstanding
work done by any person in the Disaster Management. The Assistant Commissioner
shall forward the same to Deputy Commissioner with his comments.
Municipal Ward Volunteer Task Force

8.2.6 The Councilor of each Ward in the Municipal area shall mobilize a Group of 100-
200 Volunteers consisting of able bodied men and women, members of Clubs /
Associations, Mahila Mandals etc. and he / she shall be the Group Leader of the
same. Such Group shall have 5-10 teams consisting of about 20 members living in
immediate neighbourhood each lead by a Team Leader chosen by the members

themselves because of his natural leadership qualities and special or technical
knowledge or skill useful in Disaster Management.
The Councilor shall lead the Rescue and Relief Operations instantaneously following
the occurrence of a Disaster. The Ward Councilor shall continue to be the Group
Leader even after the dissolution of the Municipality. He shall handover the
leadership to his successor.
8.2.7 The Secretary, PBMC shall maintain a register of the Volunteer Task Force Ward-
wise. He shall issue an identity Badge to each member of the Ward Volunteer Task
Force who shall wear it while managing the Disaster.
The Secretary, PBMC shall send the names of persons with the details of the officials
who have done outstanding work during the disaster to the concerned area Tehsildar
and the Assistant Commissioner. The later shall forward the same to Deputy
Commissioner with his/her remarks.
Tribal Village Volunteer Task Force

8.2.8 Every head of the Joint Family (Tuhet) shall enlist and maintain a group of 5-10 able
bodied men and women. All such groups together shall constitute the Tribal Village
Volunteer Task Force to manage the disaster. The village First Captain shall be the
Group Leader and shall issue the Identity Badge/Specified Jacket to every member
of the Volunteer Force to wear during the management of Disaster.
8.2.9 The Village First Captain shall send the names with details of the outstanding work
done by the persons in Disaster Management to the concerned area Tehsildar and
Assistant Commissioner. The later shall forward the same to Deputy Commissioner
with his/her comments.
Camp Village Volunteer Task Force
8.2.10 All able bodies Government Servants /members of Associations / Clubs, Mahila
Mandals shall together form Camp Village Volunteer Task Force. The senior most
Government Servant in the village shall issue Identity Badge/Specified Jacket to
every member of the Task Force. The Camp Village Volunteer Task Force shall have
teams consisting of people living in the immediate neighborhood and each team shall
be led by a Team Leader. The Team Leader having leadership qualities and special
or technical knowledge or skills useful in Disaster Management.
8.2.11 The senior most Government Servant shall send the names of the persons with the
details of outstanding work done by them in the Disaster Management to the
concerned area Tehsildar and Assistant Commissioner. The later shall forward the
same to the Deputy Commissioner with their comments.

Disaster Management Control Rooms
8.2.12 The Panchayat Level Circle Disaster Management Control Room shall consist of the
Following:
(i) Pradhan
(ii) Secretary, Gram Panchayat Pradhan, Gram Panchayat
(iii) Revenue Inspector/Patwari/ senior most Govt. Official if any from the
Panchayat area
8.2.13 Tribal Village Disaster Management Control Room shall consist of the
following:
(i) First Captain of the village
(ii) Second Captain of the village
(iii) Senior most Government Official (if any) for that village.
8.2.14 The Camp Village Disaster Management Control Room shall consist of the
three senior most Government Officials of the Camp Village.
8.2.15 The Municipal Area Disaster Management Control Room shall consist of the
following:
(i) Chairman, Municipal Council
(ii) Secretary Municipal Council
(iii) Tehsildar of the area.
8.2.16 Functions of these Disaster Management Control Rooms and the returns to be
filed will be similar to those indicated for the Subdivision/Tehsil Disaster
Management Control Rooms.

ORGANISATION STRUTURE OF DISTRICT, VILAGE AND BLOCK LEVEL DISASTER

MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT LEVEL DISASTER

MANAGEMENT
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
Chairperson
Superintendent of Station Cdr. IAF,
Police, S/A, C/N
N&M, Nicobar
Chairperson,
PBMC,S/A Addl. Dist. Magistrate,
Zilla Parishad, S/A, S/A, AC Mayabunder,
N&M Andaman AC Nicobar
SE (CC-1, APWD, S/A), Tribal Council, C/N
EE (APWD, N&M), SE
(APWD, Nicobar)
SE (Elect.), S/A,
EE (Elect.) C/N,
EE (Elect.), N/M
Director of Shipping
Services
GM, BSNL, Dy.
GM/SDO (BSNL)
STATE
N&M,& C/N
Director of Education, CONTROL
DEO, M/A, EO C/N ROOM
Director of Health/
MEDICAL
OFFICER/MS (C/N)

VILLAGE LEVEL
DISASTER
PRADHAN OF GRAM
PANCHAYAT
Police Fire Health Educati APWD Electricity Agri.

and
Dept. Stations on Dept. Fisherie
Revenue Officials
Member Secretary
CONTROL ROOM,
VILLAGE & DISTRICT
LEVEL

BLOCK /TEHSIL LEVEL DISASTER

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Assistant
Commissioner/Tehsildar/
SDO
Dy. SP. /CI/SHO
CONTROL ROOM Pramukh
BDO/EO
DISASTER
MANAGEMENT
GODOWN
Doctor/CMO
Control Room Block Level/Tehsil Level

DFO
EE, APWD
Transport Officer
AE, Electricity
8.2.18 The Community Contingency Plan
Who makes the plan?

• The Community:- It has to be made by the inhabitants of the village itself.
• NGOs and Government Officials:-To carry forward the process of
discussions and to guide the community. They have a necessary authority and
skills to motivate the community.
The Stages
• Review and Analysis- Group Discussion
• Situation Analysis- Group Discussion and Social Mapping.
• Hazard Mapping- Social Mapping.
• Risk Mapping- Social Mapping

Stages of CCP
Activity Methods Outputs
Review and analysis of Learning from past disaster,
Group discussion Gaps in terms of warning,
past disaster
relief, Rehab. Etc.
Situational Analysis Mapping Physical features and

demographic details
Hazard/vulnerability People & property at risk,

Mapping causes and location of hazard
analysis
prone areas
Identification of existing resources
Resource Identification Mapping (safe houses, cutting
equipments etc.)
Cont..
Activity Methods Outputs
Formation and Selection through village Trained Volunteers (First aid,
training of task force meetings search and rescue etc.)
Community fund for For stock pilling essential items

Village meetings
disaster preparedness For emergency situations
Fine-tuning of DM Plans at
Mock Drills Drills Various Levels.
Approval by PRIs Meeting The entire process is legitimate

Review and Analysis- Group Discussion

• The Community to discuss their experiences in the last few years that disaster hit the
village.
• It should revolve around what happened before, after and during the disaster.
• Decide the different ways through which the villages can be better prepared.
Situational Analysis
• Demographic description of Villages
• Map the geography and topography of the village.
• Physical locations, surroundings.
• No. of families- men, women, children, castes , disabled, ill, pregnant women,
mothers, etc
• Natural Resources- Land, field, forests, trees, tanks, pools, ponds, etc.
• Irrigation facilities, food grain stores, different livelihood activities.
Hazard Mapping
• Identify different weather Hazards e.g. floods, quakes, cyclone, land slide etc.
• Also identifies most vulnerable area likely to be damaged.
• Mark it on separate map.
Opportunity Mapping
• The Community identifies those resources existing in the village, which will help to
reduce risks to life and property.
• Safe Houses, Flood shelters, safe evacuation routes, health and medical facilities.
• Sources of funds, plantation of wind barrier, identification of safeguard to protect the
vulnerable.
• Identification of trained volunteers, etc.
8.2.19 Types and Methods of Community Based Disaster Preparedness (CBDP) Tools
Sl. Tools Objectives Achievement

No
1 Timeline To learn what are the significant Communities learn that the
disaster events that occur in the number of disasters is increasing
Community over the years.
2 Hazard & 1. To identify areas at risk from Communities will be able to
Resource specific hazards and the identify their own geographical
Mapping vulnerable members of the vulnerability and the impact of
community their living and come up with
2. To identify available resources indigenous or external
that could be used by community mechanism which may help in
members in disaster risk coping with the disasters.
3 Seasonal To learn t about seasonal It reveals the spread of disasters
Calendar activities, hazards and disasters over the months and would
indirectly help in coming out with
innovative cropping patters etc.
4 Ranking To know the priorities of Would help in streamlining

community members or the most resources as per the priority.
significant problems faced by the
community.
5 Transect To get a picture of the Gives first hand information of
vulnerability of the community the village and its vulnerability.
and the resources that are
available or maybe available for
disaster risk management
6 Historical 1. To learn about the history of Gives a chronological
Transect disasters in the community, the understanding and how disasters
factors that led to the disasters have been addressed by the
and the impact on the community themselves in the past
environment and people’s lives and would help in framing future
2. To describe how much natural strategies.
resources have been affected by
disasters and how much more
could be remaining
7 Matrix To determine the hazard that has Helps to prioritize intervention
Ranking the most serious impact on the after looking at the likely severity
community of the impact
8 Venue To identify different individuals, Helping in knowing the village at

Diagram groups and organizations those individual level and the
are supporting community importance of greater
activities and programmes. coordination.
8.2.20 TIMELINE
Timeline is a very simple tool that narrates the disaster history and significant events
that happened in the community. One column gives the year and the other column lists down
the events that took place.
Objective
To learn what are the significant disaster events that occur in the Community
Sample Key Questions

1. What are the disaster events that happened or happening in the community? When
did they happen?
2. What significant events affected the community? When did they happen?
How to Facilitate
This is a very effective tool to use while waiting for community members to arrive.

1. A facilitator can begin by asking a few community members about what disasters
happened in their community and which year did they occur.
2. The facilitator can initiate writing the answers on a flip chart.
3. As community members are discussing, writing on flip chart can be passed on to a
community member who is able to do this.
Example:
Date Event
1994 Normal Flood
1995 Normal Flood, cholera
1996 Flash Flood
1997 Normal Annual Flood
1999 Cyclone
2000 Big Flood followed by sudden drought
2001 Cyclone
2002 Cyclone
2004 Tsunami
8.2.21 HAZARD AND RESOURCE MAP
Community members know the hazards that confront their communities. For
their sake alone, they do not have to draw the hazard map. Hazard maps are made for
the benefit of “outsiders” like NGO workers. But hazard and resource mapping is a
tool that allows community members to identify graphically the vulnerable members
of the community especially the elderly and disabled who are put at risk by hazards
like floods. This tool also enables community members to look at their resource base
and make an inventory of their capacities.
Objectives
1. To identify areas at risk from specific hazards and the vulnerable members of the
community
2. To identify available resources that could be used by community members in disaster
risk management
Sample Key Questions

1. What are the hazards that put the community at risk?
2. Which places/areas in the community are at risk?
3. What community infrastructures or critical facilities are in danger?
4. Who are the people that are most exposed to risk and will likely need assistance?
5. What resources can be found in the community?
6. Who have the least resources in the community (family or community members)?
7. Who have access and control over the available resources?
8. What resources are at risk?
9. Why are they at risk?

How to Facilitate
Mapping is another activity that can be done while waiting for other members of the
community to arrive. This activity can always be interrupted any time. If the map is
made on a flip chart, this can be fixed on a conscious place where community members
can add to the map any time they want. Often, community members will just draw the
map using sticks or their fingers on the ground. Do not interrupt the process. The note
taker will then have to copy the map on his/her notes.
1. The facilitator asks the community members to identify a landmark in the

community.
2. Initially, the facilitator puts a mark or a stone to stand for the landmark.
3. The facilitator asks the community members to draw the boundaries of the
community.
4. This will be followed by drawing the location of houses, critical facilities and
resources in the community.
5. The facilitator asks questions like who have access and control over the
resources.
6. Community members will be asked to mark the areas at risk from hazards like
drought or flood.
7. After this, community members will identify who are the members of the
community, who are most at risk because they are in vulnerable locations and
have little resources to prepare for recover from a disaster.
8.2.22 SEASONAL CALENDAR
The seasonal calendar contains a lot of information about seasonal changes

and related hazards, diseases, community events and other information related to
specific months of the year. Using ten stones (ten being the highest score) indicates
degree, severity or extent of the change.
Objective
To learn about seasonal activities of hazards and disasters.
Key Questions
1. What are the different seasons in a year?

2. What are the hazards/disasters that occur in the community? When do they happen?
3. When is there scarcity in food supply?
4. What are the common illnesses during rainy season or winter season?

How to Facilitate
1. The facilitator must prepare a calendar on a flip chart before the activity.
2. It is common to start this activity by asking the community members which months
are the rainy and summer seasons or when are the planting and harvest seasons.
3. Different community members use different ways to mark the calendar. Some draw
straight lines to indicate the months of the rainy and summer seasons. Others use a
(√) or (X) per month to say that these are the cold or the hot months (Still, others use
symbols like the sun to indicate summer or rice stalks to indicate harvest season).
There are many creative ways people use to express themselves.

Chapter IX
DISASTER MITIGATION
Disaster mitigation measures are those that eliminate or reduce the impacts and risks
of hazards through proactive measures taken before an emergency or disaster. The
response to disasters yields only temporary relief at a high cost while mitigation, which
refers to measures which can be taken to minimize the destructive and disruptive effects
of disaster, is better than disaster response as mitigation contributes to lasting safety.
Though each type of disaster requires separate mitigation measures, there can be certain
mitigation measures common to all disasters. Since these islands are prone to
earthquakes, special emphasis is required for earthquake mitigation measures.
9.1 The State Mitigation Plans are to be prepared by the concerned Departments for
disasters in respect of which the Nodal Institutions have been identified and designated
as per the table given below.
9.2
Sl. Type of Disaster Disaster Management Nodal Ministry
No. by
1. Earthquake Department of Disaster MHA

Management
2. Flood Department of Disaster MHA
Management
3. Tsunami Department of Disaster Ministry of Earth Science
Management
4. Drought, and Pest Department of Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture
Attack
5. Landslide APWD Ministry of Mines
6. Forest Fires Dept of E&F Ministry of Environment
and Forest
7. Industrial and Dept of E&F Ministry of Environment
Chemical Disasters and Forest
8. Biological Disasters Directorate of Health Ministry of Health &
Services Family Welfare
9. Aviation Accidents Directorate of Civil Ministry of civil
Aviation Aviations
10. Cyclone/ Tornado/ Department of Disaster India TV Meteorological
Hurricane Management Department under
Ministry of Earth
Sciences

Types of Disaster Mitigation
Disaster mitigation measures may be structural (e.g. flood dikes) or non-structural

(e.g. land uses zoning). Mitigation activities should incorporate the measurement and
assessment of the evolving risk environment. Activities may include the creation of
comprehensive, pro-active tools that help decide where to focus funding and efforts in
risk reduction.
Mitigation Measures:
Hazard mapping
Adoption and enforcement of land use and zoning practices
Implementing and enforcing building codes
Flood plain mapping
Reinforced tornado safe rooms
Burying of electrical cables to prevent ice build-up
Raising of homes in flood-prone areas
Disaster mitigation public awareness programs
Insurance programs
Measures taken for mitigation of disasters
9.1.2 The following mitigation measures have been taken by the A & N Administration
• The State Control Room has been established (24 x 7) round the clock in the
Directorate of Disaster Management with the facilities of V-SAT
Communication Network, connected with Disaster Management System Server
(DMS) from MHA, GOI, VHF (police), Fax (2nos.), Telephone, Broadband
(BSNL lines).
• State of art communication network is being established in the State Control
Room to monitor incident hazards and disaster situations in the islands with
EOCs & Other Control Rooms.
• Coordination and control maintained by the State Control Room with the
Control Rooms of PBMC, PMB, DSS, ANC, Electricity, Police and six
Emergency Operation Centres at various Islands (Mayabunder, Port Blair, Hut
Bay, Car Nicobar, Campbell Bay and Kamorta).
• Mobile search and rescue team consisting of the staff of Police, Fire Service and
the staff of Medical Department & APWD and State Disaster Response Force in
A&N Islands is being constituted to deal with the various types of disasters.
• While training has been imparted to the selected officers more training
Programmes are being planned for field level staff.
• State Disaster Response Force is in the stage of establishment by the Police
department.

Measures taken for mitigation of effects of earthquakes
9.1.3 Apart from the measures listed above, the A & N Administration and the agencies
under it have taken the following earthquake mitigation measures:
• An Audit committee has to be constituted for monitoring /implementation of the
building policy/bye-laws
• The Port Blair Municipal Council has initiated steps (issued notices) for retrofitting of
166 buildings in Port Blair Municipal area which do not conform to the building bye-
laws/BIS Codes.
• The Port Blair Municipal Council has suggested amendments in its bye-laws for
suitable techno legal regime.
Measures taken for mitigation of effects of Cyclones
9.1.4 Apart from mitigation measures mentioned above certain steps have been taken to
mitigate the effects due to cyclones
Community relief Shelters identified at Port Blair, Rangat & Campbell Bay.
District Tehsils No. of Relief Camps

North & Middle Diglipur 13
Andaman Mayabunder 8
Rangat 14
South Andaman Ferrargunj 15
Port Blair 16
Municipal Area 17
Little Andaman 4
Nicobar Car Nicobar 14
Nancowry 26
Campbell Bay 13
Total 140
Details of the Relief Godowns, Shelters and Refuge areas in A&N Islands, Open
places/Safe Building/Transit Camps are given below:-
REFUGE AREAS
Aberdeen
1. Gymkhana Ground (Netaji Stadium)
2. Police ground VIP Road/ITF Ground, VIP Road
3. Junglighat School Ground
4. Chandmari Butt, Police Line
5. Haddo Hindi Medium School
6. Junglighat School
7. JNR Mahavidhyalaya
8. Shadipur School

9. Aberdeen School
10. Dignabad School
11. Hindi Shahitya Kala Parishad
12. Tamizar Sangam
13. Govt. Sr. Secondary School, School Line
Pahargaon
1. Mini Stadium, Attam Pahad, Dollygunj
2. School Building, Pahargaon
3. School Building, Garacharma
4. Dr. Radhakrishna Institute of Education, Garacharma
5. School Ground, Bathubasti
6. School Building, Dollygunj
Hut bay
1. PRO ground, Hut Bay
2. Govt. SSS, Hut Bay
3. Govt. Secondary School, Netaji Nagar
4. Mini Stadium, R.K.Pur
5. Govt. Secondary School, Ravindra Nagar
Bamboo flat
1. G.S.S. School, Bamboo flat
2. School Ground, Bamboo flat
3. GSS School, Manarghat
4. School Ground, Manarghat
5. GSS School, Wimberlygunj
6. GMS, Kanyapuram
7. GSS, Mile Tilak
8. Primary School, Hope Town
9. Primary School, North Bay
10. Primary School, Shore Point
11. GSS, Shoal Bay
12. School Ground, Shore Point
13. GSS, Jirkatang
14. MS, Writmyo
15. MS, Stewartgunj
16. School Ground, Shoal Bay 12
17. School Ground, Stewartgunj
18. GS School, Shoal Bay
19. Primary School, Mathura
20. MES School, Azad Nagar
21. School Ground, Azad Nagar
22. Eruka Public School, W/Gunj
23. School Ground, W/Gunj
24. Cresent Public School, W/Gunj
25. Uraka Public School, W/ Gunj
26. Ikra Public School, Wimberlygunj
27. Arabic College, W/gunj

28. JEH, W/gunj

29. JEH ground, W/gunj
30. St. Paul School, W/gunj
Dundas Point Area

1. School Building, Lal Pahar
2. School Building, Chouldari Middle School
3. School Building Chouldari Primary School
4. School Building, Port Mout
5. School Building, Mithakhari
6. Community Hall, Mithakhari
7. Community Hall, Namunaghar
8. School Building, Namunaghar
9. School Building, Namunaghar quarry
10. School Building, Ograbraj
11. Community Hall, Hathi Tapu
12. Community Hall, Ograbraj
13. School Building, Tushnabad SS School
14. School Building, Tushnabad Primary School
15. Community Hall, Tushnabad
16. School Building, Manpur SS School
17. School Building, Manpur Primary School
18. Community Hall, Collinpur
19. School Building, Herbertabad
20. School Building, Tirur
21. Community Hall, Tirur
22. School Building, Caddle Gunj
23. School Building, Aniket
24. School Building, Ferrargunj
25. Information Centre, Ferrargunj
26. School Building, Saithan Kahari
Kadamtala
1. Revenue Ground, Kadamtala
2. Community Hall, Kadamtala
3. School Building, O/Katcha
4. Community Hall, Oral Katcha
5. School B building, Kadamtala
Rangat
1. All the School Buildings
2. Mini Stadium at Rangat
3. Grounds at Nimbutala, Sabari, Bakultala
Mayabunder
1. Play Ground, GSS M/Bunder
Kalighat
1. GSSS Kalighat
2. GSS Kishorinagar
3. GSS Ramnagar
4. Panchayat Ground
Diglipur
1. Vivekananda Stadium
2. GSSS School, Diglipur
3. Middle School, Subash Gram
4. Tamizar Sangam Hall
5. GSS School, Subash Gram
Car Nicobar
1. CWC Ground
2. Open Places at Malacca & Perka Village
3. J.R. Stadium
Katchal
1. School Ground
2. GSS, Kapanga
Nancowry
1. Machi Basti (Near Sea Shore)
2. INS Kardip Play Ground
Campbell Bay
1. GSS School Ground,
2. Army Camp Ground
RELIEF SHELTERS
LIST OF RELIEF SHELTERS
Port Blair
Sl Name of the Identified building for relief Facilities available in the building
No Villagers camp Elect Road Wat Toilets
comprised in the ricit Approac er
Tehsil y h
1. Govindnagar Panchayat Ghar, School Yes Yes Yes Yes
2. Junglighat Rabindra Bangla Vidyalaya Yes Yes Yes Yes
3. Aberdeen Village Model School Yes Yes Yes Yes
4. Aberdeen Bazaar Yes Yes Yes Yes
5. Phoenix Bay Delanipur School Yes Yes Yes Yes
6. Delanipur Delanipur School Yes Yes Yes Yes
7. Haddo Community Hall & School Yes Yes Yes Yes
8. Goodwill Estate Nayagaon School Yes Yes Yes Yes
9. Carbyn's Cove Yes Yes Yes
10. Nayagaon Yes Yes Yes
11. Dudh Line Yes Yes Yes
12. South Point South Point School Yes Yes Yes Yes
13. Shadipur Shadipur School Yes Yes Yes Yes

14. Dollygunj Panchayat Ghar, School Yes Yes Yes Yes
15. School Line School Line School Yes Yes Yes Yes
16. Lamba Line Community School Yes Yes Yes Yes
17. Minnie Bay School Yes Yes Yes Yes
18. Bimblitan School Yes Yes Yes Yes
19. Teylarabad School Yes Yes Yes Yes
20. Garacharma School Yes Yes Yes Yes
21. Prothrapur Panchayat Ghar, Bathubasti Yes Yes Yes Yes
School
22. Austinabad Prothrapur School Yes Yes Yes Yes
23. Brichgunj School Yes Yes Yes Yes
24. Calicut Community Hall, School Yes Yes Yes Yes
25. Beodnabad Beodnabad School Yes Yes Yes Yes
26. Rangachang Beodnabad School Yes Yes Yes Yes
27. Chidiyatapu Guest House, School Yes Yes Yes Yes
28. Rutland School Yes Yes Yes Yes
29. Shyam Nagar School Yes Yes Yes Yes
30. Radhanagar School, Guest House Yes Yes Yes Yes
31. Lakshmanpur Neil Kendra School Yes Yes Yes Yes
32. Ramnagar Ram Nagar School Yes Yes Yes Yes
33. Sitapur Yes Yes Yes Yes
34. Sippighat Panchayat Ghar, School Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ferrargunj
Sl No Name of the Villagers Identified building for relief Facilities available in the building
comprised in the camp Elect Road Wat Toilets
Tehsil ricit Approa er
y ch
1 Caddlegunj PS Aniket and PS Caddlegunj Yes Yes Yes Yes
2 Aniket
3 Stewartgunj Panchayat Ghar, School Yes Yes Yes Yes
4 Govindapuram
5 Manjeri PS Manjeri Yes Yes Yes Yes
6 Guptapara Community Hall, Guptapara Yes Yes Yes Yes
7 Nayasahar PS Nayasahar Yes Yes Yes Yes
8 Mangultan & Part of GSS Manglutan and MS Yes Yes Yes Yes
Guptapara Manglutan
9 Wandoor (North) MS Wandoor and Community Yes Yes Yes Yes
10 Maymyo Hall
11 Hasmatabad
12 Wandoor PS New Wandoor and East Yes Yes Yes Yes
Wandoor
13 Chouldari AE's Office, Humphry Gunj Yes Yes Yes Yes
14 Craikabad GSSS Port Mout and PS Port Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mout and Zilla Parishad,
15 Badmash pahar Yes Yes Yes Yes
Vivekananda School

16 Port Mout GSSS Port Mout and PS Port Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mout and Zilla Parishad,
Vivekananda School
17 Tushnabad GSS Tushnabad and Yes Yes Yes Yes
Community Hall
18 Hobdipur PS Hobdipur Yes Yes Yes Yes
19 Manpur GSS Manpur and Community Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hall, Manpur
20 Collinpur PS Collinpur and Community Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hall Manpur
21 Temple Myo GSS Manpur and Community Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hall, Herbertabad
22 Herbertabad MS Herbertabad and Yes Yes Yes Yes
Community Hall, Herbertabad
23 Tirur PS Tirur Yes Yes Yes Yes
24 Muslim Basthi MS Ograbraj and Community Yes Yes Yes Yes
25 Ograbraj Hall Ograbraj Yes Yes Yes Yes
26 Mithakhari PS Mithakhari Yes Yes Yes Yes
27 Dundas Point PS Dundus Point Yes Yes Yes Yes
28 Namunaghar GSSS Namunaghar Yes Yes Yes Yes
29 Ferrargunj GSSS Ferrargunj Yes Yes Yes Yes
30 Mile Tilak GSSS Mile Tilak Yes Yes Yes Yes
31 Jirkatang MS Jirkatang Yes Yes Yes Yes
32 North Bay North Bay Primary School Yes Yes Yes Yes
33 Mount Harriet North Bay Primary School Yes Yes Yes Yes
34 Hope Town PS Hope Town and Vitala Yes Yes Yes Yes
Public school
35 Bambooflat Bambooflat School Yes Yes Yes Yes
36 Shore Point Shore Point School Yes Yes Yes Yes
37 Kadakchang Kanyapuram School Yes Yes Yes Yes
38 Kanyapuram Kanyapuram School Yes Yes Yes Yes
39 Mathura Govt. PS Mathura Yes Yes Yes Yes
40 Wimberlygunj Wimberlygunj School and Yes Yes Yes Yes
Panchayat Ghar
41 Mannarghat Govt SS Malapuram Yes Yes Yes Yes
42 Malapuram Govt SS Malapuram Yes Yes Yes Yes
43 Wright Myo Govt SS Malapuram Yes Yes Yes Yes
44 Shoal Bay Shoal Bay School Yes Yes Yes Yes
Little Andaman
Sl No Name of the Identified building for relief Facilities available in the building
Villagers comprised camp Elect Road Wat Toilets
in the Tehsil ricit Appro er
y ach
1 Netaji Nagar Red Oil Palm Mill Complex Yes Yes Yes Yes

2 Rama Krishnapur Ramakrishnapur School, Mini Yes Yes Yes Yes

3 Rabindara Nagar Stadium
4 Vivekanandapuram
5 Hut Bay, Part of GMSS Hut Bay Yes Yes Yes Yes
Netaji Nagar
Diglipur
Villagers comprised camp Electr Road Wat Toilets
in the Tehsil icity Approa er
ch
1 Shyam Nagar M School, P School Yes Yes Yes Yes
2 Radhanagar P. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
3 Swaraj Gram SS School Yes Yes Yes Yes
4 Milan Gram P. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
5 Lakshmipur M School Yes Yes Yes Yes
6 Deshabandhugram P. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
7 Madhupur M School, P School Yes Yes Yes Yes
8 Rabindra Palli P. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
9 Krishnapuri
10 Sita Nagar M School, P School Yes Yes Yes Yes
11 Khudirampur P. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
12 Diglipur SS School, M. School, S. Yes Yes Yes Yes
School
13 Subhashgram SS School, M. School, S. Yes Yes Yes Yes
School
14 Ramakrishnagram P. School, M. School, Yes Yes Yes Yes
Vivekananda School
15 Vidyasagarpalli P. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
16 Keralapuram S. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
17 Aerial Bay P. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
18 Sagar Dweep P. School Yes By Road Yes Yes
&
Dinghi
19 Durgapur P. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
20 Kalipur P. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
21 Shibpur S. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
22 Kishorinagar S. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
23 Mohanpur S. School, P. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
24 Paranghara P. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
25 Nabagram M. School, P. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
26 Madhyamgram P. School Yes By walk Yes Yes
27 Nischintapur P. School Yes By walk Yes Yes
28 Kalighat SS School, P. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
29 Jagannath Dera P. School Yes By Road Yes Yes
&
Dinghi
30 Ramnagar S. School, P. School Yes Yes Yes Yes

31 Palion Nallah (Forest P. School NA Yes NA Yes
Area)
32 Kalapahar (Forest P. School NA Yes NA Yes
Area)
33 Horibay (Forest P. School NA Yes NA Yes
Area)
34 Austin II (Forest P. School NA By Road Yes Yes
Area) & Walk
35 Paschimsagar (Forest M. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
Area)
36 Talbagan (Forest P. School Yes Yes Yes Yes
Area)
Diglipur
Villagers comprised camp Electr Road Wat Toilet
in the Tehsil icity Approac er s
h
1 Mayabunder GPS Mayabunder Yes Yes Yes Yes
2 Borang GPS Borang No Yes Yes Yes
3 Pokha Dera GMSS Pokhadera Yes Yes Yes Yes
4 Rampur MGGC Mayabunder Yes Yes Yes Yes
5 Danapur GPS Dhanapur Yes Yes Yes Yes
6 Karmatang GSS Karmatang Yes Yes Yes Yes
7 Lucknow GPS Lucknow Yes Yes Yes Yes
8 Devpur GSS Webi Yes Yes Yes Yes
9 Webi Yes Yes Yes Yes
10 Hansipuri GPS Hanspuri Yes Yes NA NA
11 Chainpur GSS Chainpur Yes Yes Yes Yes
12 Pudumadurai GMS Pudumadurai Yes Yes Yes Yes
13 Tugapur GMS Tugapur-6, GPS Yes Yes Yes Yes
Tugapur-8
14 Pahalgaon GSS Pahalgaon Yes Yes Yes Yes
15 Prafullya Nagar GSS Govindapur Yes Yes Yes Yes
16 Govindapur Yes Yes Yes Yes
17 Paresh Nagar GPS Kamalpur Yes NA Yes Yes
18 Hari Nagar GMS Billiground Yes Yes Yes Yes
19 Duke Nagar GPS Laxmi Nallah Yes Yes Yes Yes
20 Jaipur GPS Korangnallah Yes Yes Yes Yes
21 Kamalapur GPS Pinakinagar Yes Yes Yes Yes
22 Swadesh Nagar GPS Pitcher Nallah, GPS Yes Yes Yes Yes
Thoraktang
23 Shantipur GPS Shantipur Yes Yes Yes Yes

Rangat
Sl Name of the Villagers Identified building for Facilities available in the building
No comprised in the Tehsil relief camp Electricit Road Wat Toile
y Approa er ts
ch
1 Dharampur Govt SS School, CFO Yes Yes Yes Yes
2 Ramachandranagar Nallah
3 Tiruvanchikkulam
4 Sivapuram Shivpuram School Yes Yes Yes Yes
5 Padmanabhapuram
6 Panchawati Govt. PS Panchawati Yes Yes Yes Yes
7 Amkunj GSSS Nimbutala Yes Yes Yes Yes
8 Nimbutala
9 Rangat GSSS Rangat Yes Yes Yes Yes
10 Rampur GMS Parnashala Yes Yes Yes Yes
11 Parnasala
12 Mithila GSSS Sabari Yes Yes Yes Yes
13 Sitapur
14 Sabari GPS Sabari Yes Yes Yes Yes
15 Bharatpur
16 Vishnupur
17 Long Island GSSS Long Island Yes Yes Yes Yes
18 Shyamkund GPS Shyam Kund Yes Yes Yes Yes
19 Bangaon
20 Lakshmanpur GPS Lakshmanpur Yes Yes Yes Yes
21 Urmilapur
22 Kalsi
23 Shaktigarh School Yes Yes Yes Yes
24 Koushalya Nagar GSS Kaushalyanagar Yes Yes Yes Yes
25 Yeratiljig Kadamtala School Yes Yes Yes Yes
26 Kadamtala
27 Shantanu
28 Uttara School Yes Yes Yes Yes
29 Bakultala Bakultala School Yes Yes Yes Yes
30 Bijoygarh Adajig School Yes Yes Yes Yes
31 Udaygarh
32 Sundargarh Nilambur School Yes Yes Yes Yes
33 Kanchangarh
34 Nilambur
35 Abhaygarh Adajig School Yes Yes Yes Yes
36 Nayagarh
37 Adajig
38 Roglachang Nilambur School Yes No Yes Yes
39 Wrafter's Creek Road
40 Rajatgarh Connect
ivity

LIST OF RELIEF GODOWN IDENTIFIED BY THE ADMINISTRATION

IN SOUTH ANDAMAN.
NAME OF THE TEHSIL: PORT BLAIR
SL NAME OF GRAM NAME OF THE PERSONS ENTRUSTED REMARKS

NO PANCHAYAT BUILDING WITH THE
IDENTIFIED RESPONSIBILITY OF
AS RELIEF RECEIPT &
GODOWN MAINTENANCE OF
STOCK
1 GARACHARMA 1 G.S.S.S. PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
BHATUBASTI OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
2 GARACHARMA II G.S.S.S. PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
GARACHARMA OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
3 PROTHRAPUR G.S.S.S. PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
BHATUBASTI OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
4 G.S.S.S PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
PROTHRAPUR OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
5 BEODNABAD G.S.S.S. PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
RANGACHANG OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
6 P.S. PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
CHIDIYATAPU OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
7 P.S. RUT LAND PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
8 FOREST GUEST FOREST OFFICIALS &
HOUSE, GOVT. OFFICIALS
RUTLAND APPOINTED AS PER O/O
(WARD NO 3) NO.439. dt.29.03.06
9 BRICHGUNJ PANCHAYAT PANCHAYAT SECRETARY
BUILDING & GOVT OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER O/O
NO.439, dt.29.03.06
10 PANCHAYAT PERSONS ENTRUSTED
MARKET, WITH THE
CALICUT RESPONSIBILITY OF
RECEIPT & MAINTENANCE
OF STOCK
11 SIPPIGHAT M.S. HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
SIPPIGHAT OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
12 P.S BIMBLITAN HEAD MASTER & GOVT.

PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
13 DOLLY GUNJ G.M.S HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
DOLLYGUNJ OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
SCHOOL PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
14 GOVIND NAGAR PANCHAYAT PANCHAYAT SECRETARY
GHAR & GOVT. OFFICIALS
NO.439 dt.29.03.06
15 VIJAYNAGAR PANCHAYAT PANCHAYAT SECRETARY
HALL & GOVT. OFFICIALS
NO.439 dt.29.03.06
16 NEIL KENDRA PANCHAYAT PANCHAYAT SECRETARY

HALL & GOVT. OFFICIALS
NO.439 dt.29.03.06
PORT BLAIR MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
SL NO NAME OF NAME OF THE PERSONS ENTRUSTED REMARKS

GRAM BUILDING WITH THE
PANCHAYA IDENTIFIED AS RESPONSIBILITY OF
T RELIEF RECEIPT & MAINTENANCE
GODOWN OF STOCK
1 JUNGLIGHAT G.S.S.S. R.B.V PRINCIPAL & GOVT.

PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
2 ABDERDEEN G.S.S.S.MODEL PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
BAZAR SCHOOL OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
3 ABERDEEN G.S.S.S. MODEL PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
VILLAGE SCHOOL OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
4 PHOENIX G.S.S. HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
BAY DELANIPUR OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
SCHOOL PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
5 DELANIPUR G.S.S.DELANIPU HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
R OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
6 BUNIYADAB COMMUNITY REVENUE OFFICER (PBMC) &
AD HALL GOVT. OFFICIALS APPOINTED
AS PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
7 HADDO G.S.S.S. HADDO PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
SCHOOL OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
8 GOODWILL G.M.S. HEADMASTER & GOVT.
ESTATE NAYAGAON OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06

9 CORBYN’S G.M.S. HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
COVE NAYAGAON OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
10 NAYAGAON G.M.S. HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
NAYAGAON OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
11 DUDH LINE G.M.S. HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
NAYAGAON OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
12 SOUTH G.S.S. SOUTH HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
POINT POINT OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
13 SHADIPUR G.S.S. SHADIPUR HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
14 MINNIE BAY MINNIE BAY PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
15 SCHOOL G.S.S.S. SCHOOL PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
LINE LINE OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
16 LAMBA LINE COMMUNITY JE (PBMC) & GOVT.
SCHOOL OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
17 ASTINABAD G.S.S. HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
PROTHRAPUR OFFICIALS APPOINTED AS
PER O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
TOTAL 17
NAME OF THE TEHSIL : FERRARGUNJ
SL NAME OF NAME OF THE PERSONS ENTRUSTED REMARKS

NO GRAM BUILDING WITH THE
PANCHAYAT IDENTIFIED AS RESPONSIBILITY OF
RELIEF RECEIPT &
STOCK
1 GUPTA PARA G.S.S. HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
MANGLUTAN OFFICIALS APPOINTED
AS PER O/O NO.439
dt.29.03.06
2 HUMFRY GUNJ M.S. WANDOOR HEADMASTER & GOVT.
OFFICIALS APPOINTED
AS PER O/O NO.439
dt.29.03.06
3 CHOULDARY M.S. CHOULDARY HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
OFFICIALS APPOINTED
AS PER O/O NO.439
dt.29.03.06

4 TUSHNABAD G.S.S. MANPUR HEAD MASTER & GOVT.

OFFICIALS APPOINTED
AS PER O/O NO.439
dt.29.03.06
5 FERRARGUNJ G.S.S. HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
FERRARGUNJ OFFICIALS APPOINTED
AS PER O/O NO.439
dt.29.03.06
6 BRINDABAN P.S. BRINDABAN HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
OFFICIALS APPOINTED
AS PER O/O NO.439
dt.29.03.06
7 MITHAKHARI M.S. OGRABRAJ HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
OFFICIALS APPOINTED
AS PER O/O NO.439
dt.29.03.06
8 NAMUNAGHAR G.S.S. HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
NAMUNAGHAR OFFICIALS APPOINTED
AS PER O/O NO.439
dt.29.03.06
9 HOPE TOWN P.S NORTH BAY HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
OFFICIALS APPOINTED
AS PER O/O NO.439
dt.29.03.06
10 SHORE POINT G.S.S.S. JE (PBMC) & GOVT.
BAMBOOFLAT OFFICIALS APPOINTED
AS PER O/O NO.439
dt.29.03.06
11 BAMBOOFLAT G.S.S.S. HEAD MASTER & GOVT.
BAMBOOFLAT OFFICIALS APPOINTED
AS PER O/O NO.439
dt.29.03.06
12 STEWARTGUNJ PANCHAYAT PANCHAYAT
GHAR SECRETARY & GOVT.
OFFICIALS APPOINTED
AS PER O/O NO.439
dt.29.03.06
13 WIMBERLYGUNJ G.S.S.S. PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
WIMBERLYGUNJ OFFICIALS APPOINTED
AS PER O/O NO.439
dt.29.03.06
14 MANARGHAT G.S.S. HEADMASTER & GOVT.
MALAPURAM OFFICIALS APPOINTED
AS PER O/O NO.439
dt.29.03.06
15 SHOAL BAY PANCHAYAT PANCHAYAT
OFFICIALS APPOINTED
AS PER O/O NO.439
dt.29.03.06
Total 15
NAME OF THE TEHSIL : HUTBAY

SL NAME OF NAME OF THE PERSONS REMARKS
NO GRAM BUILDING ENTRUSTED WITH
PANCHAYAT IDENTIFIED AS THE RESPONSIBILITY
RELIEF OF RECEIPT &
STOCK
1 NETAJI NAGAR G.M.S. RED OIL HEAD MASTER &
PALM MILL GOVT. OFFICIALS
COMPLEX APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
2 R.K.PUR G.S.S.S.R.K.PUR PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
OFFICIALS APPOINTED
AS PER O/O NO.439
dt.29.03.06
3 V.K.PUR MINI STADIUM HEAD MASTER &
GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
4 HUT BAY GMS HUTBAY HEAD MASTER &
GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
TO 04 04
TA
L
NAME OF THE TEHSIL : RANGAT

PANCHAYAT IDENTIFIED AS THE
RELIEF RESPONSIBILITY OF
GODOWN RECEIPT &
MAINTENANCE OF
STOCK
1 SIVAPURAM G.S.S.SIVAPURAM HEAD MASTER &
GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
2 NIMBUTALA G.S.S.NIMBUTALA HEADMASTER &
GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
3 RANGAT G.S.S.RANGAT HEAD MASTER &
GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
4 PARNASALA MS PARNASALA HEAD MASTER &
GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
5 DASRATPUR PANCHAYAT PANCHAYAT
OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
6 SABARI P.S SABARI HEAD MASTER &
GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
7 BAKULTALA G.S.S.S. PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
BAKULTALA OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
8 URMILAPUR P.S HEAD MASTER &
LAKSHMANPUR GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
9 KAUSHALYANA G.S.S HEAD MASTER &
GAR KAUSHALYANAG GOVT. OFFICIALS
AR APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
10 KADAMTALA G.S.S.S PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
KADAMTALA OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
11 UTTARA P.S. UTTARA HEAD MASTER &
GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
12 SUNDERGARH G.S.S. ADAJIG HEAD MASTER &
GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
13 NILAMBUR G.S.S.S PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
ORALKATCHA OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
14 LONG ISLAND G.S.S.S LONG PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
ISLAND OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
TOT 14 14
AL
NAME OF THE TEHSIL: MAYABUNDER

GODOWN RECEIPT &

MAINTENANCE OF
STOCK
1 MAYABUNDER PANCHAYAT PANCHAYAT
BHAVAN SECRETARY & GOVT.
OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
2 POKADERA M S POKADERA HEADMASTER &
GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
3 RAMPUR MGGC PRINCIPAL & GOVT.

MAYABUNDER OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
4 PAHALGAON G.S.S. HEAD MASTER &
PAHALGAON GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
5 CHAINPUR G.S.S.CHAINPUR HEAD MASTER &
GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
6 BASANTIPUR COMMUNITY PANCHAYAT
HALL SECRETARY & GOVT.
OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
7 HARI NAGAR COMMUNITY PANCHAYAT
OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
8 SWADESH P.S PITCHER HEAD MASTER &
NAGAR NALLAH GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
TOT 08 08
AL
NAME OF THE TEHSIL : DIGLIPUR

GODOWN RECEIPT &
MAINTENANCE OF

STOCK
1 RADHA NAGAR COMMUNITY PANCHAYAT
OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
2 LAXMIPUR M.S. LAXMIPUR HEADMASTER &
GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
3 MADHUPUR COMMUNITY PANCHAYAT
OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
4 SITA NAGAR M.S. SITA NAGAR HEAD MASTER &
GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
5 SUBHAS GRAM G.S.S. SUBHAS HEAD MASTER &
GRAM GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
6 DIGLIPUR G.S.S. DIGLIPUR HEAD MASTER &
GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
7 RAMAKRISHNA PANCHAYAT PANCHAYAT
GRAM HALL SECRETARY & GOVT.
OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
8 KERALAPURAM PANCHAYAT PANCHAYAT
OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
9 SHIBPUR G.S.S. SHIBPUR HEAD MASTER &
GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
10 KISHORI NAGAR G.S.S. KISHORI PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
NAGAR OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
11 RAM NAGAR G.S.S. RAMNAGAR HEAD MASTER &
GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
12 NABAGRAM M.S. NABAGRAM HEAD MASTER &
GOVT. OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
13 KALIGHAT G.S.S. KALIGHAT PRINCIPAL & GOVT.
OFFICIALS
APPOINTED AS PER
O/O NO.439 dt.29.03.06
TOT 13 13
AL
CAR NICOBAR ISLAND
SL NAME OF VILLAGE/PLACE NAME OF THE BUILDING IDENTIFIED AS RELIEF

NO GODOWN
1 HEAD QUARTER C.W.C. GROUND
2 TAMALOO B.J.R. STADIUM
3 TAMALOO GOVT. MIDDLE SCHOOL, TAMALOO
4 KINYUKA GOVT. SECONDARY SCHOOL, KINYUKA

5 CHUKCHUCHA EHL COMPLEX
6 BIG LAPATHY GOVT. SR. SEC. SCHOOL, BIG LAPATHY
7 BIG LAPATHY GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL, BIG LAPATHY
8 SAWAI GOVT SR. SEC.SCHOOL, SAWAI
9 KAKANA GOVT. SEC. SCHOOL, KAKANA
10 BIG LAPATHY SAI SPORTS COMPLEX
11 ARONG PLAIN FIELD
12 MUS GOVT. SEC. SCHOOL, MUS

13 MUS FOOTBALL GROUND
14 HEAD QUARTER B.J.R HOSPITAL
TOTAL 14
NANCOWRY ISLAND
SL NO NAME OF VILLAGE/PLACE NAME OF THE BUILDING IDENTIFIED AS RELIEF

GODOWN
1 CHAMPIN GOVT. SR.SEC. SCHOOL, CHAMPIN
2 TAPONG GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL, TAPONG
3 HITUI GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL, HITUI
TOTAL 3

KAMORTA ISLAND
SL NAME OF NAME OF THE BUILDING IDENTIFIED AS

NO VILLAGE/PLACE RELIEF GODOWN
1. KAMORTA GOVT. MIDDLE SCHOOL, KAMORTA
2. CHOTA ENAKA GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL, CHOTA
ENAKA
3. KAKANA GOVT. MIDDLE SCHOOL, KAKANA
4. PILPILLOW GOVT. MIDDLE SCHOOL PILPILLOW
5. DARING GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL, DARING
6. MUNAK GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL, MUNAK
7. VIKAS NAGAR GOVT. MIDDLE SCHOOL
8. CHANGUA GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL
TOTAL 8
TERESSA ISLAND
SL NAME OF VILLAGE/PLACE NAME OF THE BUILDING IDENTIFIED AS

NO RELIEF GODOWN
1. BENGALI GOVT. SEC. SCHOOL BENGALI
2. KALASI GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL, KALASI
3. CHUKMACHI GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL,
CHUKMACHI
4. ALURONG GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL ALURONG
5. ENAM GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL ENAM
6. MINYUK GOVT. MIDDLE SCHOOL, MINYUK
TOTAL 6
CHOWRA ISLAND

NO RELIEF GODOWN
1. KUITASUK GOVT. MIDDLE SCHOOL, KUITASUK
TOTAL 1
KATCHAL ISLAND
NO RELIEF GODOWN
1. KATCHAL COMMUNITY CENTRE, KATCHAL
2. UPPPER KATCHAL GOVT. MIDDLE SCHOOL, UPPER
KATCHAL
3. MILDERA – II GOVT. SR. SEC. SCHOOL, MILDERA-II
4. MILDERA – I GOVT. MIDDLE SCHOOL, MILDERA-I
5. E. WALL GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL, E.WALL

6. MRN GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL, MRN
7. BEACHDERA GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL, BEACHDERA
8. JAPAN TIKERY GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL, JAPAN
TIKERY
TOTAL 8
GREAT NICOBAR
NO RELIEF GODOWN
1. CAMPBELL BAY GOVT. SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL,
CAMPBELL BAY
2. CAMPBELL BAY GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL, CAMPBELL
BAY
3. CAMPBELL BAY COMMUNITY HALL, CAMPBELL BAY

4. CAMPBELL BAY GOVT. GUEST HOUSE, APWD,
CAMPBELL BAY
5. CAMPBELL BAY OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,
APWD, CAMPBELL BAY
6. CAMPBELL BAY OLD ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
OFFICE, CAMPBELL BAY
7. CAMPBELL BAY COAST GUARD SCHOOL, CAMPBELL
BAY.
8. JETTY BAZAR GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL, JETTY
BAZAR
9. GOVIND NAGAR GOVT. MIDDLE SCHOOL, GOVIND

NAGAR
10. CAMPBELL BAY NEWLY BUILD POLICE BARRACK,
CAMPBELL BAY
11. GOVIND NAGAR COMMUNITY HALL, GOVIND NAGAR
12. JOGINDER NAGAR INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, JOGINDER
NAGAR
13. CAMPBELL BAY SAINIK SARAI, CAMPBELL BAY
TOTAL 13
9.1.5 Measures contemplated for mitigation of earthquakes
Due to the vulnerability of these islands to earthquakes special emphasis is

contemplated for earthquake mitigation measures as under
9.1.6 Awareness generation at all levels is being contemplated regarding the vulnerability
of the islands to disasters (especially earthquakes) by undertaking the following
activities by the Directorate of Disaster Management and or by the District
Administration.
• Under IEC (Information, Education and Communication) activities for the

preparation of pamphlets, posters covering various aspects of earthquakes, their
effects & DO’s and DON’Ts to create awareness among the people about
vulnerability to earthquakes and infrastructure and essential retrofitting
requirements for various types of constructions.
• School Safety guidelines has also been prepared and approved by the Union
Territory Disaster Management Executive Committee for its implementation in
the Schools under the Guidelines of National School Safety Programme under
Disaster Risk Reduction.
• Publicity of do’s and don’ts during disaster situation has been undertaken
through effective media i.e. Doordarshan, AIR and Leading News Papers by the
Directorate of Disaster Management.
• Awareness campaigns thorough mass-meetings, competitions, wall paintings,
street plays etc.
• Awareness generation among real estate developers/ builders/ contractors/
associations & practicing architects/ engineers through workshops and
orientation programmes.
• Establishment of Technology Demonstration Units for displaying appropriate
and cost effective earthquake resistant features involving different associations
involved in this line i.e. Engineers Association and Engineers of APWD, PBMC.
• Demonstration of appropriate and cost effective retrofitting techniques for
existing buildings by the APWD and PBMC.
• Training and Skill up-gradation of local masons in construction of earthquake
resistant units and retrofitting techniques required to be carried out by the
Department of Science and Technology.
• Make available relevant information on various codes/guidelines for earthquake
resistant design and construction of various types of building on Internet to
educate the public in implementing the established guidelines.
9.1.7 Capacity building of institutions will be done by

• Organizing training programmes for Regulators/Engineers at all levels in
earthquake resistant construction and retrofitting
• Orientation of Government/Municipal officers and housing societies towards
hazard zonation, risk evaluation and mitigation.
9.1.8 Efforts will be made regarding adoption and rigorous enforcement of the BIS
building codes for Seismic Zone – V. Retrofitting of key buildings (apart from the
166 buildings already surveyed) will be considered

9.1.9 Disaster Mitigation aspects will be made an essential term of reference for every
plan/scheme and designs of primary school buildings will be selected in a way that
they can double up as multipurpose shelters.
9.1.10 Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Voluntary

Agencies/Associations.
The capacity of non-governmental organizations and voluntary agencies to
reach out to community groups and their sensitivity to local traditions of the
community, gives them an added advantage during disasters. Some of the agencies,
both from within and outside the UT, have technical expertise and capabilities which
can be brought into managing difficult situations.
During the post-disaster phase, the efforts should be made to enlist
partnership of some of the NGOs with relevant expertise, to assist the district
administration in the process of relief and rehabilitation.
9.1.11 Community Participation
The Disaster Management is expected to ensure and monitor the nature of
community participation sought at the disaster site. Identification of agencies to
monitor and evaluate various aspects of community participation, their impact on
efficiency in operations and in the recovery process, is one of the responsibilities of
Union Territory Disaster Management Executive Committee (UTDMEC) during
post-disaster evaluation.
9.1.12 Community participation can be ensured by:

Identifying opinion, positioning leaders in the community and voicing
administration’s confidence in their capabilities to undertake the tasks;
• Consultations and dialogues expressly indicating the need for assistance to
encourage the community and its leaders to come forward;
• Having regular feedback meetings and an open book approach to demonstrate
transparency; and
• Involving community in decision making at local levels.
9.1.13 Community participation would also include:

Ø maintaining of security and law and order during evacuation;
Ø helping in emergency evacuations;
Ø controlling panic behavior, maintaining orderly movement towards community
shelters (safe zones) and taking preventive steps to avoid injuries and
accidents;
Ø organise cultural and recreational activities;
Ø encouraging self-help;
Ø contributing labour (loading, unloading, distribution, temporary constructions,
salvage and restoration of water supplies, Feeding centres, relief camps, cattle
camps etc.); and
Ø maintaining standards in sanitation and disposal of waste.

Chapter X
PREPAREDNESS PLAN
10.1 While the purpose of disaster prevention is to avoid such situations as far as
possible, the purpose of disaster preparedness is to deal with such situations,
which cannot be avoided. The important preparedness measures are summarized
below:
10.1.1 Names and addresses of principal functionaries of all concerned departments at

the UT/district level will be kept in the State/District Control Room. The list will
be regularly updated.
10.1.2 The addresses of all key functionaries of all concerned departments at the
state/district will be kept with the principal functionary of the department.
10.1.3 List of equipment and stores for rescue and relief operations in each type of
disaster and their availability at various places- private and government will be
kept in the Control Rooms and with the concerned department at the UT /district
level.
10.1.4 A list of members of the community / NGOs and their representatives who
could be helpful in management of the disaster will also kept in the control room.
10.1.5 Advance orders shall be issued regarding manning of the Control Rooms and
allocation of duties. Wide publicity shall be given to the setting up of the UT /
District Control Room (and the contact phone numbers). Similar control rooms
may be activated in the offices of the principal functionaries on the occurrence of
a disaster.
10.1.6 The Tehsil /Village level Disaster Management Control Rooms shall identify
shelters and other facilities near the hazard prone areas for accommodating
affected population during/ after a disaster.
10.1.7 The Tehsil /Village level Disaster Management Control Rooms shall identify
sites near the hazard prone areas for setting up of temporary control rooms for
rescue and relief operation.
10.1.8 The Assistant Commissioner/ Tehsildar of a subdivision/Tehsil shall devise a

coordination mechanism for incoming relief material and teams from outside at
their possible places of disembarkation and for deploying them in affected areas in
a planned manner.
10.1.9 Alternate communication arrangements in case of failure of conventional

communication channels shall be identified.

10.1.10 The community shall be involved as per guidelines issued as Community

Awareness Material under this plan.
10.1.11 The services of the specialized team constituted by the Police department for
search and rescue shall be utilized for training and simulation exercises of all
identified functionaries.
10.1.12 Andaman & Nicobar Islands constituting nearly one-fourth of India’s

coastline are located in a region identified under seismic zone V, corresponding to
high incidence of seismic activity. The Islanders are highly vulnerable to Natural
Hazards such as Tsunamis, Earthquakes and Cyclones. Due to the geographical
spread over 700 kms. in 572 Islands. The inhabitants of these Islands become
highly vulnerable.
10.1.13 The 2004 Tsunami in Andaman & Nicobar Islands has directly or indirectly
affected the school communities. There were heavy losses in terms of educational
infrastructure and the education process throughout the Islands. The children
community are the best medium of educating the parents and thereby the
communities. During any emergency, it is observed that the children pass through
the psychological trauma as there are no coping mechanisms. Hence children have
the right to be educated through interactive platforms such that they gain
knowledge on Disasters and put in practice during emergencies.
10.1.14 Almost 120 schools were severely damaged out of 399, and the children
were severely affected due to loss of schools. School Safety is one of the
important areas of activity of A&N Administration. The programme has been
developed to outreach the vulnerable groups within the school premises. The
target beneficiaries are the school children and teachers. Children spend a
considerable amount of their time in schools and it’s imperative to work in school
settings. Hence the vulnerability of these children would be addressed through
Disaster Risk Reduction activities, both structurally and non-structurally.
10.1.15 School Safety Disaster Management Plan formulated in the following

pattern by the Directorate of Disaster Management.

Department of
Disaster Management
Dept. of Education
Principal
School Disaster
Management
Committee
Task Force
Communication Gr Search & Rescue, Gr
Evacuation Gr First Aid Gr Fire Gr
How to make School Disaster Management Plan

What are the Dangers (Hazards) that may Affect Your

School?
What is the risk level of each of these dangers?
(High / Medium / Low / No-risk)
Details of any disasters that occurred earlier?
• Cyclone….? • Riots….?
• Earthquake….? • Terrorist Attack….?
• Flood….? • Chemical & Industrial accidents….?
• Drought….? • Air, Road & Rail accidents….?
• Tornadoes….? • Fire Accidents….?
• Landslide….? • Festival Related Disaster….?
• Tsunami….? • Epidemics….?
• Forest fire….? • Nuclear disaster….?
• Heat wave….?
What are the problems existing

outside Your School?
• Busy road / accident prone road….?
• Busy market area….?
• Any hazardous factory near by.…?
• Low lying flood prone area near by….?
• Residential area / multistorey buildings around…?
• Any other danger…?


Chapter XI
RESPONSE PLAN
11.1 RESPONSE STRUCTURE
In a multi-disaster response plan, the response structure recommended is

specific to the type and severity of the disaster, its potential impact on individuals,
damage to infrastructure, and disruption of services, environmental effects, economic
and social consequences and secondary effects. The document lists the specific needs
to combat the possible impacts.
A diagrammatic presentation of disaster specific responses includes the need
for updating information, coordination, technical assistance, resource mobilization,
control, monitoring and extraordinary arrangements with the various departments
and agencies, including NGOs at every stage.
All the HODs of the line department should trigger automatically soon after
feel of any disaster towards activation of Emergency Support Function and involve
as a tool of machinery of the Administration.
11.1.1 Activation of Control Room

On receipt of forewarning or information about occurrence of disaster the
State Control Room will trigger all the control rooms /EOCs of the Districts and
information will be sent to the Chief Secretary, MHA Control Room and C-in-C, A
& N Command (as deemed fit) and Heads of Nodal departments.
11.1.2 Evacuation
11.1.3 If people have to be evacuated in case of impending floods etc., the following shall
be considered: -
The Disaster Management Control Rooms/EOCs will define area to be
evacuated.
The Disaster Management Control Rooms/EOCs will decide the probable
duration of evacuation on the basis of meteorological observations and
intimation by the concerned forecasting agencies.
11.1.4 The evacuating agency shall identify
(a) Number of people for evacuation, destination of evacuees, lead time
available, welfare requirements of evacuees.
(b) Resources to meet the needs for evacuation viz. manpower, transport,
supplies, equipment, communications and security of the evacuated area.
(c) Availability, capability and durability of the required resources.
(d) Priorities for evacuation in terms of areas likely to be flooded.
(e) Decide how to execute evacuation viz.

- Delivery of warning.
- Transport arrangement
- Control and timing of movement
- Fulfill welfare needs.
- Registration of evacuees.
Pattern of response
11.1.5 The general pattern of the response will be:-

• Rescue of human beings from various traps
(debris/fire/water/poison/in accessibility)
• Emergency medical care to injured
• Extrication of dead bodies and their disposal
• Rescue of domestic and farm animals and providing veterinary care to
them.
• Disposal of dead animals
• Retrieval of family belongings and properties
11.1.6 Search & Rescue
On occurrence of disaster at land necessitating search and rescue, the

operations will commence at the field level by a broad division of labour in the
village to look after different tasks like water supply, catering, power supply,
transportation, communication, health etc before help from outside arrives (Self
Start Mechanism). The core line departments will simultaneously commence
response operations on receipt of information regarding occurrence of disaster
(Quick Start Mechanism).
State Disaster Response Force /Specialized search and rescue teams

from the Police / Fire department will be pressed into action. Mobile units from
APWD & DHS will assist these. The constitution of these teams is described in
the SOPs for the departments i.e. Police, APWD and Health.
The Standard Operating Procedures has been formulated by the following

departments
1 SOP – 1, State Control Room

2 SOP – 2, A&N Police Department
3 SOP – 3, Nicobar District
4 SOP – 4, Health Services
5 SOP – 5, APWD
6 SOP – 6, Directorate of Shipping Services
7 SOP- 7, Port Management Board
8 SOP – 8, Agriculture Department
9 SOP – 9, IOC Terminal, Haddo
10 SOP -10, Aircraft Disaster (A&N Command)
11 SOP-11, A&N Command

12 SOP-12, Andaman District

13 SOP-13, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs
14 SOP-14, Forest Department
15 SOP-15, Dept. of Information and Technology
16. SOP- 16, Panchayati Raj Institutions
17 SOP- 17, District Control Room , Port Blair
11.1.7 Feedback
Feedback from the site/field will be received in the following:

• Report on loss of life and property
• Report on Rescue Operations
• Report on Relief Operations
• Action Taken Report From HODs
• Status report on essential services by HODs
• Deployment of resources
• Summary report at the end of rescue operations
• Summary report at the end of relief operations
The feedback so received shall be sent to the UT Disaster Management

Authority/Chief Secretary and A & N Command (as deemed fit).
11.1.8 Press Note
Press Notes shall be released to the Print and the Electronic Media for the
information of Communities.
11.1.9 Relief for the affected people
11.1.10 Following aspects shall be considered while organizing relief: -

• Organizing Medical Relief as per SOP for Health Department
• Organizing shelters for population rendered homeless
• Coordinating the relief operations of NGOs and community workers
• Coordinating relief from outside agencies including distribution of relief
material.
11.1.11 Organizing shelters for population rendered homeless: -

A list of possible relief sites will be compiled in the normal course on
receipt of information from the Tehsil/village level Disaster Management
Control Rooms. If the building/relief site is not damaged on occurrence of
disaster, the relief centre may be setup there. If none of the buildings is found
suitable, tents shall be erected
11.1.12 Monitoring
The response will be suitably adjusted depending upon the feedback
received from the field.
CHECK LIST FOR RESPONSE DURING A DISASTER
• Whether arrangements for (a) cordoning off the area and (b) restriction of
entry into affected area by public done? (by issuing passes etc)
• Whether search and rescue operations, activation of public shelters, etc. have
commenced?
• Whether control rooms have been made functional immediately at District
level, block level, village level and site level? (the phone numbers and the
names of officers handling the control room should be made public)
• Whether periodic press releases have been arranged?
• Whether liaison with particular army/paramilitary forces (to minimize
possibility of looting, ground control) done?
• Whether provision of medical services particularly for the injured (Mobile
units if needed) made?
• Whether opening of relief centers & supply of food and other basic
requirements done?
• Whether temporary shelters, such as tents, metal sheets made available?
Whether distribution of relief supplies, blankets and medicines as needed
done?
• Whether restoration of minimum communications network done?
• Whether transport communications restored?
• Whether quick assessment of damage and demarcation of damaged areas
according to grade or damage done?
• Whether cordoning off severely damaged structures liable to collapse during
aftershocks done?
• Whether temporary shoring of certain precariously standing buildings to
avoid collapse and damage to other adjoining buildings done?
• Whether immediate action has been taken to prevent certain chain-reactions
from developing such as release of water from the reservoir behind a
damaged dam?
• Have steps for prevention of spread disasters been taken?
• Whether the process of gathering information about the extent of damage
caused has been done?
• Whether recovery of dead bodies and animal carcasses and their disposal
arrangements have been done?
• Whether health surveys - preferably by Village Officials done?
• Whether establishment of hygienic and sanitary conditions in the relief
villages (bleaching powder etc.) done?
• Whether distribution of compensation using local people's representatives arranged?
11.1.13 Plan Evaluation

The purpose of evaluation of the UTDMP is to determine the adequacy of
resources, coordination between various agencies, community participation and
partnership with NGOs.

The plan should be updated when shortcomings are observed in

organisational structures or when technological changes render it obsolete. The plan
can also be updated following reports on drills or exercises carried out.
A post-incident evaluation should be done after the completion of relief and
rehabilitation activities, in order to assess the nature of UT intervention and support,
adequacy of the organization structure, institutional arrangements, operating
procedures, monitoring mechanisms, information tools, equipment and
communication systems Impact studies on the above operations for long-term
preventive and mitigation efforts are to be undertaken.
At the community level, evaluation exercises may be undertaken to assess
the reactions of the community members at various stages in the disaster
management cycle and to understand their perceptions about disaster response.
11.1.14 Plan Update

The UT DMP is a “living document” and the Secretary (RR) will update it
every year. An annual conference for DMP update will be organised by Secretary
(RR). All concerned departments and agencies would participate and give
recommendations on specific issues.
11.1.15 OPERATING PROCEDURE GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR

MONITORING
“Operating Procedure Guidelines and Standards for Monitoring” include
procedures for warning, operating procedures for evacuation, comprehensive
operating procedures for the departments as well as standards of services and
specifications for relief camps and feeding centres.
11.1.16 Operating Procedures for Warning

A warning system is essential to indicate the onset of a disaster. This may
range from alarms (e.g., for fires) and high range centralized sirens in each Islands
(e.g., for earthquake and tsunami) to public announcements through radio, television
etc. (e.g., for cyclones, floods) and other traditional modes of communication (e.g.
public address system, mega phones, ringing of bells, hoisting of flags).
In most disaster situations, experience has shown that a loss of life and
property could be significantly reduced by preparedness measures and appropriate
warning systems. The importance of warning systems, therefore, hardly needs any
emphasis. However, the opportunity for warning does not exist in all cases.
Indiscriminate warnings may result in non-responsiveness of the people. It is,
therefore, necessary that with respect to every disaster, a Responsible officer is
designated to issue the warnings.
The State Control Room and the District Administration is the prime agency
responsible for issuing disaster warnings after taking consent from the Indian
National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad.

11.1.17 Important Elements of Warning:
1. Communities in disaster prone areas are made aware of the warning systems.
2. Alternate warning systems must be kept in readiness in case of technical failures
(e.g., power failure).
3. All available warning systems should be used.
a. The warnings should, to the extent possible be clear about the severity, the
duration and the areas that may be affected.
b. Warnings should be conveyed in a simple, direct and non-technical language
to incorporate day-to-day usage patterns.
c. The do’s and don’ts should be clearly communicated to the community to
ensure appropriate response.
d. Warning statements should not evoke curiosity or panic behavior. This
should be in a professional language devoid of emotions.
e. Spread of rumors should be controlled.
f. All relevant agencies and organizations should be alerted.
g. Wherever possible, assistance of community leaders and organized groups
should be sought in explaining the threat.
h. Once a warning is issued, it should be followed-up by subsequent warnings in
order to keep the people informed of the latest situations.
i. In the event of a disaster threat passing in all clear signal must be given.
11.1.18 Operating Procedures for Evacuation:
Disasters by their very nature will be different and may require evacuation of
communities. It is important to understand the nature of threat and the procedures to
be adopted. All agencies involved in evacuation must have a common understanding
of their roles and responsibilities in order to avoid confusion and panic behavior.
Different situations demand different priorities and hence the responsibility
for ordering evacuation is assigned to different agencies.
All evacuations will be ordered only by the Deputy Commissioner, Police
Department and Fire Brigade. For appropriate security and law and order evacuation
should be undertaken with assistance from community leaders. All evacuations
should be reported to Deputy Commissioner or District Superintendent of Police
immediately.
11.1.19 The following steps should be taken for evacuation:

a. Shelter sites should be within one hour's walk or 3 miles (5 km) of dwellings.
b. The evacuation routes should be away from the coastal areas.
c. Evacuation routes should not include roads likely to be submerged in marshy
land but may include pathways
d. Ensure proper evacuation by seeking community participation.
e. Families should be encouraged to take along water, food, clothing and
emergency supplies.
f. People should listen to a battery-powered radio and follow local instructions.

g. If the danger is a chemical release, then people should be instructed to evacuate

immediately.
In case of marooned persons, evacuation must be carried out as soon as

possible and the persons transferred to transit camps. If evacuation is not possible
within 3 hours of the disaster, marooned people must be provided with water,
medicines, first-aid and cooked food. Emergency transport for the seriously injured
can be arranged through speed boats or helicopters. A senior medical officer should
accompany the rescue team along with required medical kits and ensure priority
shifting of those seriously injured or requiring immediate medical attention.
11.1.20 Operating Procedures for Departments
Operating procedures for different departments include the Preamble, Planning

Assumptions, Normal Time Activity, Action Plan Objective in a Disaster Situation,
Activities on Receipt of Warning or Activation of District DMP, Evacuation, Relief
and Rehabilitation – Field Office Priorities and Head Office Priorities. These
Operating Procedures are given for the following departments: Police, Health
Department, Municipal Council, Agriculture Department, Animal Husbandry,
Electricity Department, Public Works Department, BSNL, Port Management Board,
Director of Civil Supplies, Director of Shipping Services, A&N Command and AIR.
11.1.21 INFORMATION AND MONITORING TOOLS
The institutional framework and the response structure would not be effective
unless it is operationalised through information tools and monitoring mechanisms.
Such tools define the direction and content of information as also the source. The
flow of information calls for accountability and the source provides the authenticity.
The Information and Monitoring Tools are given in a different document.
In this context, this section presents information and monitoring tools for
agencies during preparedness, alert or warning, activation of plan, damage
assessment and relief and recovery stages. The tools are evolved keeping in view the
requirements of an effective administrative response, efficiency in decision making,
evaluation and assessment of on-going disaster stages and requirements of future
preparedness. These tools are also expected to help Administration in identification
and reaching out to the most vulnerable and devastated groups.

Chapter XII
REHABILITATION
12.1.0 While rescue operations and relief measures take care of the immediate post
disaster situation, rehabilitation is a long drawn out measure.
12.1.1 Rehabilitation involves:-

• Physical and economic rehabilitation of the affected population.
• Restoration of community services- street lighting, water supply, schools
medical services and scavenging.
• Restoration of physical infrastructure-roads, public buildings, community
centres etc.
• Restoration of private enterprises including farming activities.
• Restoration of private residential buildings.
• Helping organizing institutional finance in restoration work.
• Medical rehabilitation of people seriously affected by the disasters.
• Psychological rehabilitation of persons and families traumatized by the
disaster.
12.1.2 The village level disaster management Control Rooms shall oversee the
rehabilitation operations.
12.1.3 Concerned departments shall get sanctions and approvals for reconstruction of
the damaged facilities. Periodical report will be submitted every month.
12.1.4 The affected people shall be aided through various schemes of the Govt.,
banking, co-operative and insurance sectors. The sources of funds for these activities
can be Ex- Gratia relief, subsidy, loans, insurance claims, bank credit, family savings
and family borrowings.
12.1.5 Psychological rehabilitation of persons and families traumatized by the

disaster shall be arranged through Philanthropic organizations and NGOs. The area
Tehsildar shall issue an order to make over the orphans to suitable persons. The
surviving people may be advised for suitable action, which may include adoption of
children and the old, widow remarriage and revitalization of socio cultural activities.

Chapter XIII
APPRAISAL, DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING

A. DOCUMENTATION
The entire Incident will be documented as per the following:
I) Incident action plan

a) Initial information and assessment of the damage and incident maps
etc.
b) Assessment of resource required
c) Formation of incident objectives and conducting strategies meeting
d) Operation briefing
e) Implementation of incident action plan
ii) Incident briefing: - IRS form 001

iii) Incident status report: IRS form 002
iv) Unit log (assignment): IRS form 003
v) Record of performed activities – IRS form 004
vi) Organization assignment list – IRS form 005
vii) Incident check-in and deployment list – IRS form 006
viii) On duty officers list – IRS form 007
ix) Medical form – IRS form 008
x) Communication plan – IRS form 009
xi) Demobilization plan – IRS form 010
B. APPRAISAL
13.1 After the disaster is over and the rescue operations have been undertaken, the
field level Disaster Management Control Rooms shall carryout a reappraisal of the
plan and send feedback to the Deputy Commissioner. The District Disaster
Management Authority shall re-appraise various aspects of the Disaster Management
Plan e.g. organizational structure, preventive, mitigation and preparedness measures,
standard operating procedures and relevant formats. Suggestions in this regard will
be examined and sent to the UT Disaster Management Authority for suitable
modification of the Disaster Management Plan.
C. DOCUMENTATION
13.2 Documentation is essential for the future
13.3 History
The details regarding how the disaster started, the trauma and the suffering of
the people, remedial action taken in the district shall be recorded for future.

13.4 Success Stories

Despite the disasters, there are always successful interventions by the
Administration, public and private persons, philanthropists, social welfare
organizations, religious institutions etc. The effort of the people to save others life
and property may be recognized and the people shall be publicly honored.
13.5 Reporting
After the relief operations have ended, a comprehensive report regarding the
occurrence of disaster, response and suggested measures will be sent by the District
Disaster Management Authority to the UTDMEC/UT Disaster Management
Authority.

Chapter XIV
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
14.1 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS
This part on “Operating Procedure Guidelines and Standards for Monitoring”

includes:
a) Procedures for warning

b) Operating Procedures for evacuation
c) Comprehensive Operating Procedure Guidelines for the Departments
d) Relief and recovery
e) Monitoring relief and rehabilitation
f) Standard arrangements for transit camps
g) Relief camps
14. 2 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE GUIDELINES FOR WARNING
Definition:
Alert/ warning indicates the onset of a disaster for which a warning system is
essential. This system may range from alarms (e.g., for fires), sirens (e.g., for industrial
accidents) to public announcements through All India radio, Doordarshan etc. (e.g., for
cyclones, floods) and other traditional modes of communication (e.g. beating of drums,
ringing of bells, hoisting of flags).
[In most disaster situations, experience has shown that loss of life and property could
be significantly reduced due to preparedness measures and appropriate warning
systems. The importance of warning systems therefore hardly needs any emphasis.
However, not in all cases, the opportunity for warning exists. Indiscriminate warnings
may result in non-responsiveness of the people. It is therefore necessary that with
respect to every disaster a responsible officer is designated to issue the warnings].
14.2.1 Important Elements of Warning
The following aspects may be considered for dissemination of warning:

i) All warning systems and technologies are maintained in working condition
and checked regularly.
ii) Communities in disaster prone areas are made aware of the warning systems.
iii) Alternate warning systems must be kept in readiness in case of technical
failure (e.g., power failure)
iv) Only the designated officers will issue the warning.
v) All available warning systems should be used
[Each warning system has a limited reach and multiple warning systems will
help in reinforcement]
vi) The warning should, to the extent possible, be clear about the severity, the
time frame, area that may be affected.
vii) Warning statements should be conveyed in a simple, direct and non-technical
language, and incorporate day-to-day usage patterns
viii) The do’s and don’ts should be clearly communicated to the community to
ensure appropriate responses
ix) Warning statements should not evoke curiosity or panic behavior. This should
be in a professional language devoid of emotions.
x) Rumor control mechanisms should be activated.
xi) All relevant agencies and organisations should be alerted
xii) Wherever possible, assistance of community leaders and organised groups
should be sought in explaining the threat.
xiii) Once a warning is issued, it should be followed-up by subsequent warnings in
order to keep the people informed of the latest situations.
xiv) In the event of the disaster threat tiding away, an All Clear signal must be
given.
14.3 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR EVACUATION

• It is important to understand the nature of threat and the procedures to be
adopted.
• All agencies involved in evacuation must have a common understanding of
their roles and responsibilities in order to avoid confusion and panic behavior.
• Different situations demand different priorities and hence the responsibility
for ordering evacuation is assigned to different agencies.
• All evacuations will be ordered only by the Collector, Police, and Fire
Brigade or by the Industries Security Officer.
• For appropriate security and law and order evacuation should be undertaken
with assistance from community leaders.
• All evacuations should be reported to Deputy Commissioner or District
Superintendent of Police immediately.
14.3.1 Factors to be considered for Evacuation

14.3.1.1 Planning Assumptions
a) Amount of time needed for evacuation will depend on the disaster.
b) If the event can be monitored, like a cyclone, the GOM could have a day
or two to get ready.
c) In other disasters, it is mostly emergency evacuation of people.
14.3.1.2 Factors
a) Shelter sites should be within one hour's walk and three miles (5 km) of
dwellings.

b) The evacuation routes should be away from the coast or flood-prone areas.
c) Evacuation routes should not include roads likely to be submerged, but may
include pathways.
d) Ensure proper evacuation by seeking community participation along the
following lines:
i) Evacuation should be undertaken with assistance from community leaders
and community based organisations (CBOs) for appropriate security and
law and order;
ii) Care should be taken to see that evacuation routes are not blocked.
iii) It is always preferable to encourage the entire family to evacuate together
as a unit.
iv) In case of inadequate transport or limited time, encourage community for
emergency evacuation in the following order:
• seriously injured and sick
• children, women and handicapped
• Old
• Able-bodied.
[An evacuation plan on a priority basis helps avoid stampede and
confusion.]
14.3.2 Emergency Evacuations
¾ Families should be encouraged to take along adequate supplies of water,

food, clothing and emergency supplies.
¾ The families should be encouraged to assemble the following disaster
supplies kit.
¾ Adequate supply of water in closed unbreakable containers
¾ Adequate supply of non-perishable packaged food and dry rations .
¾ A change of clothing and rain gear.
¾ Blankets and bed sheets, towels
¾ Buckets, plates, glasses, mugs made of plastic
¾ Soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste
¾ A battery-powered radio, torch, lantern, matches
¾ Cash and jewelry
¾ Personal medicines

¾ A list of important family documents including ration card, passport, bank

passbook, address/telephone book (of relatives), certificates, driving
license, property documents, insurance documents etc.
¾ Special items including foods for infants, elderly or disabled family
members.
¾ Encourage people to keep fuel in their cars as petrol pumps may be closed
during emergencies.
¾ Ask people to shut off electricity, gas and water at main switches and
valves before leaving.
¾ Ask people to listen to a battery-powered radio and follow local
instructions.
¾ In other cases, advise people to follow these steps:
o Wear protective clothing
o Secure their homes. Close and lock doors and windows.
o Turn off the main water valve and electricity
o Leave early enough to avoid being trapped.
o Follow recommended evacuation routes. Shortcuts may be blocked.
o Not to move or drive into submerged areas.
o Stay away from downed power lines.
o Animals may not be allowed in public shelters.
o Community should set the livestock free
o If possible, the community may be advised to carry the livestock along
[If the evacuation does not involve transportation by vehicles].
14.3.3 Evacuation of Marooned Persons
In the case of marooned persons, if necessary

¾ Evacuation must be carried out within the shortest possible time
¾ The marooned persons must be transferred to transit camps.
¾ Within the shortest possible time (3 hours of the disaster), marooned
people must be provided with
o water
o medicines
o first-aid
o cooked food
[This can continue for 48 hours after the disaster].
¾ Emergency transport for the seriously injured by

o Speed Boats
o Helicopter
o Sea Plane

¾ A senior medical officer should accompany the rescue team along with
required medical kit and ensure priority for shifting of those seriously
injured or requiring immediate medical attention.
¾ Water supplied must be in accordance with acceptable standards of
potable water. It is the responsibility of medical officer to check the
water quality.
¾ All editable items received from outside has to be checked by the
medical officer before its dispatch.
¾ The procedures for tagging as given in the standards should be followed.
[Tagging is a process of prioritizing transfer of injured based on first
hand assessment of chance of survival by the medical officer on the
disaster site. The identification of patients is done by attaching a tag to
each patient, usually color coded to indicate a given degree of injury and
the priority for evacuation].
¾ For food supplies, the standards as given in the “Standards for Food”
should be followed.
14.4. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR

DEPARTMENTS
14.4.1 Planning Assumptions
The standards of services have been adopted from internationally accepted norms
and have been at times modified to suit local conditions. Although it is difficult to maintain
efficient service standards in a disaster, which presents a fluid and confused situation, all
efforts should be made to reach as close to these norms as possible. Some of the standards
make a lasting impact on the communities whereas others have an immediate impact in the
field situation, e.g. lack of adequate space per person in relief camps can lead to mental
health issues and the absence of adequate sanitation facilities can lead to epidemics.
The operating procedures developed for each department refer to standards of
services to be delivered and the appropriate checklists for field monitoring. Hence, the
standards and checklists go hand in hand with the operating procedures for every
department.
These departments include Electricity Dept., Police Dept., Public Health, Dir. of
Shipping Services, Port Management Board, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, APWD,
BSNL, Airport Authority, All India Radio, Doordarshan and A&N Command.
14.5. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE GUIDELINES FOR POLICE AND

HEALTH DEPT.
14.5.1 Planning Assumptions
For effective preparedness, the police department must have a disaster response plan
or disaster response procedures clearly defined, in order to avoid confusion, improve
efficiency in cost and time

¾ Operating procedures for mobilizing community participation during various stages

of disaster management have been given in section on “Areas of Community
Participation”. The department is required to study these and adopt appropriate
measures to ensure that community participation is substantial.
¾ Orientation and training for disaster response plan and procedures accompanied by
simulated exercises will keep the department prepared for such eventualities. Special
skills required during emergency operations need to be imparted to the officials and
the staff. Select enthusiastic personnel from different department can be deputed for
training regarding preparedness for Disaster.
¾ To the extent possible, preventive measures as recommended in the preparedness and
mitigation document of DMP should be undertaken to improve departmental
capacity to respond to a disaster.
¾ The Health department of the UT should undertake regular camps with the staffs and
Doctors of all levels regarding preparedness.
14.5.2 Normal Time Activity
¾ Assess preparedness level and report the same as per the format to District Control
Room every six months
¾ Maintain a list of disaster prone areas in the district
¾ Organise training on hazardous for police officers to facilitate handling hazardous
materials
¾ Designate an area, within police station to be used as public information centre.
¾ Action Plan Objective in a Disaster Situation
¾ Maintain Law and Order
14.5.3 Activities on Receipt of Warning or Activation of District DMP
¾ Within the affected district/ Sub-division all available personnel will be made
available to the District Disaster Manager. If more personnel are required, then out of
station officers or those on leave may be recalled.
¾ All personnel required for disaster management should work under the overall
supervision and guidance of District Disaster Manager/District Magistrate.
¾ Establish radio communications (and assist in precautionary evacuation activities)
with Emergency operations centre
¾ Assistant Commissioner
¾ District control room and Departmental offices within the division.
¾ All district level officials of the department would be asked to report to the Deputy
Commissioner.
¾ The Deputy Commissioner to provide “Officer-in-Charge (DM)” or the field staff as
the need be, with all needed authorizations with respect to :-
• Recruiting casual labourers.
• Procuring locally needed emergency tools and equipment and needed materials.
• Expending funds for emergency needs.

• Arrangements of trucks, transit vehicles for officers engaged in the relief work
• Expenditures for purchase of cutting machines and other equipments for
dwellings.
• The Officer-in-Charge (DM) will ensure that all field staff and other officers
submit the necessary reports and statement of expenditure in a format as required
by Deputy Commissioner
• Review and update precautionary measures and procedures and review with staff,
the precautions that have been taken to protect equipment and the post-disaster
procedures to be followed
• Fill department vehicles with fuel and park them in a protected area
• Provide guards as needed for supply depots such as cooperative food stores and
distribution centres.
• Provide convoys for relief materials.
• Identify anti-social elements and take necessary precautionary measures for
confidence building.
14.5.3.1 Evacuation
¾ All evacuations will be ordered only by the Deputy Commissioner,
Police, Fire Brigade.
¾ For appropriate security and law and order evacuation should be
undertaken with assistance from community leaders.
¾ All evacuations should be reported to Deputy Commissioner or District
Superintendent of Police immediately.

Glossary of Terms
Incident - A Small Scale events or accidents
Hazard - The scale of events bigger than incident that causes Injuries and
damages to properties
Disaster - The Event causes large scale damages
Subduction - The mass of tectonic plates goes beneath the other plate
Inundation - Submerge of land with water
Vulnerability - Communities/areas/structures likely to damage
Risk - Vulnerable area that under threat
Mitigation - Action for slowing down the hazard
Rupture - Cracks developed alongside the fault line
IOTWS - Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning Services
GIS Mapping - Geographical Information Services
Aftershocks
Follow-up earthquakes that occur after the first earthquake and are usually smaller
than the first one.
Avalanche
An event where a mass of snow, rock, and ice falls down a mountain. Usually it
refers to a snow avalanche. Sometimes the term snow slide is used to mean a snow
avalanche.
Blizzard
A storm that produces heavy blinding snow, near zero visibility, deep drifts and
dangerous wind chill.
Disaster
An occurrence of a severity and magnitude that normally results in deaths, injuries,
and property damage and that cannot be managed through the routine procedures and
resources of government. It usually develops suddenly and unexpectedly and
requires immediate, coordinated, and effective response by multiple government,
voluntary and private sector organizations to meet human needs and speed recovery.
Disaster Management
A Collective term encompassing all aspects of planning and responding to disasters,
including both pre- and post-disaster activities. It may refer to the management of
both the risks and consequences of disasters.
Dust Storm
A strong wind storm that fills the air with thick dust. Visibility can be reduced to 1/2
mile or less.

Earthquake
The shaking, rolling or sudden shock of the earth’s surface. Earthquakes
happen along fault lines in the earth’s crust.
Emergency
An extraordinary situation where there are serious and immediate threats to
human life as a result of disaster, imminent threat of disaster, cumulative process of
neglect, civil conflict, environmental degradation and socio-economic conditions.
Eye
A name used for the center of a hurricane. It is the point where the storm
rotates in a counter-clockwise direction. In the eye of a hurricane, the winds do not
blow.
Fault Lines
Breaks in the Earth’s crust where pressure is created as the two sides of the
break rub against each other. This pressure is sometimes released in an earthquake.
Flash Flood
A dangerous and sudden flood that threatens lives and property and usually
occurs after heavy rain. May also occur after an ice jam breaks up or after a dam
breaks.
Food Security
Access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, health life,
including the requirements of adequate supply, stable supply, and access to the
supply (including adequate consumption, adequate income in relation to food prices
and access to employment).
Freezing Drizzle Or (Freezing Rain)

Rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on roads
and walkways.
Funnel Cloud
A rotating, visible extension of cloud, with the top attached to the cloud but
not touching the ground.
Haboob
A violent dust storm or sandstorm found in northern Africa, India, or the
southwestern United States.
Hail
Rain that has been frozen many times on its way to the ground, creating a
lumpy ball of ice.
Hazard
A rare or extreme natural or human made event that threatens to adversely
affect human life, property or activity to the extent of causing disaster.

Hazard Assessment
The process of estimating, for defined areas, the probabilities of the
occurrence of potentially-damaging phenomena of given magnitudes within a
specified period of time.
Hazard Mapping
The process of establishing geographically where and to what extent
particular phenomena are likely to pose a threat to people, property, infrastructure,
and economic activities.
Heavy Surf
Large waves breaking on the shore or near the shore caused from storm
swells created by a distant storm.
Human-made Disaster
Disaster or emergency situation of which the principal, direct causes are
identifiable human actions, deliberate or otherwise
Hurricane
A dangerous tropical cyclone with winds speeds of 74 mph, or higher. Also
known as a typhoon.
Ice Storm
Freezing rain that creates a dangerous sheet of ice that is 1/4 inch thick or greater.
Lightening
A sudden visible flash of energy and light caused by electrical discharges
during a thunderstorm.
Mitigation
Mitigation refers to measures, which can be taken to minimize the
destructive and disruptive effects of hazards and thus lessen the magnitude of a
disaster.
Preparedness
Measures to ensure the readiness and ability of a society to forecast and take
precautionary measures in advance of an imminent threat, and to respond to and
cope with the effects of a disaster by organizing and facilitating timely and effective
rescue, relief and appropriate post-disaster assistance.
Post Disaster Assessment

Also called damage and needs assessment, it is the process of determining
the impact of a disaster or events on a society, the needs for immediate, emergency
measures to save and sustain the lives of survivors, and the possibilities for
expediting recovery and development.
Richter Scale
The scale used by scientists to measure the intensity of an earthquake. It was
created by Charles F. Richter in 1935.

Risk
The expected losses (lives lost, persons injured, damage to property, and
disruption of economic activity or livelihood) caused by a particular phenomenon.
Risk Assessment
Also called Risk Analysis or Evaluation, it is a process of determining the
nature and scale of losses and damage due to disaster, which can be anticipated in
particular areas during a specified period of time.
Risk Mapping
The presentation of the results of risk assessment on a map, showing the
levels of expected losses, which can be anticipated in specific areas, during a
particular time period, as a result of particular disaster hazards and vulnerabilities.
Severe Thunderstorm
A thunderstorm that produces either of the following: damaging winds of 58
miles an hour or greater, hail 3/4 of an inch in diameter or larger, or a tornado.
Severe Thunder storms can result in the loss of life and property.
Slow-onset Disasters
Also called creeping disasters or slow-onset emergencies, these are
situations in which the ability of people to sustain their livelihood slowly declined to
a point where survival is ultimately jeopardized.
Storm Swell
A long, often massive and crestless wave or succession of waves that are
caused by hurricanes.
Sudden-onset Disasters
Sudden calamities caused by natural phenomena such as earthquakes,
floods, tropical storms and volcanic eruptions.
Technological Disasters
Situations in which large numbers of people, property, infrastructure, or
economic activity are directly and adversely affected by major industrial accidents,
severe pollution incidents, nuclear accidents, air crashes, major fires or explosions.
Tornado
A wild, rotating column of air, usually attached to a cloud at the top and
touching the ground. It nearly always starts off as a funnel cloud and may be
accompanied by a loud roaring noise, like a train coming.
Tropical Disturbance
A powerful storm that forms over water in the tropics or subtropics and
holds its strength for 24 hours or more. As it gains power, it may become a tropical
wave, tropical depression, tropical storm, or hurricane.

Tsunami
An ocean wave produced by an event at sea, like an earthquake, landslide, or
volcanic eruption. These waves may reach enormous size and have been known to
travel across entire oceans.
Vulnerability
The extent to which an individual, community, sub-group, structure, service,
or geographic area is likely to be damaged or disrupted by the impact of a particular
disaster hazard.
Vulnerability Analysis
The process of estimating the vulnerability to potential disaster hazards of
specified elements at risk.
Waterspout
A wild, rotating column of air over a body of water, usually attached to a
cloud at the top and reaching the water.
Wind Chill
An apparent temperature that describes the combined effect of wind and low
air temperatures on exposed skin.
Source: Department of Agriculture and Co-operation, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India

(Oct. 2001), Report of High Power Committee on Disaster Management

Explanations
Capacity Building
Capacity Building includes the strategies for establishing the institutions, creating the
organisation and training of personnel and coordination of such training as an integrated
effort for the effective management of disasters; identification of existing resources and
resources to be acquired or created; and the process of acquiring or creating resources for
imparting training programmes like the preparation of a training calendar, identification of
target trainees, preparation of resource materials, mobilisation of trainers, funds and
preparation of a delivery strategy through institutional networks.
District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)
The DM Act, 2005 envisages the constitution of the District Disaster Management
Authority (DDMA) in every district. According to Section 25 of the Act. DDMA shall
consist of the Chairperson and such number of other members, not exceeding seven, as may
be prescribed by the State Government, and unless the rules otherwise provide, it shall
consist of the following, namely:- (a) the Collector or District Magistrate or Deputy
Commissioner, as the case may be, of the district who shall be Chairperson, ex officio; (b)
the elected representative of the local authority who shall be the co-Chairperson, ex officio:
Provided that in the Tribal Areas, as referred to in the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution, the
Chief Executive Member of the district council of autonomous district, shall be the co-
Chairperson, ex officio; (c) the Chief Executive Officer of the District Authority, ex officio;
(d) the Superintendent of Police, ex officio; (e) the Chief Medical Officer of the district, ex
officio; (f) not exceeding two other district level officers, to be appointed by the State
Government. In any district where zilla parishad exists, the Chairperson thereof shall be the
co-Chairperson of the District Authority. The State Government shall appoint an officer not
below the rank of Additional Collector or Additional District Magistrate or Additional
Deputy Commissioner, as the case may be, of the district to be the Chief Executive Officer
of the District Authority to exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be
prescribed by the State Government and such other powers and functions as may be
delegated to him by the District Authority.
Disaster
Disaster means a catastrophe, mishap, calamity or grave occurrence in any area,
arising from natural or manmade causes, or by accident or negligence which results in
substantial loss of life or human suffering or damage to, and destruction of, property, or

damage to, or degradation of, environment, and is of such a nature or magnitude as to be

beyond the coping capacity of the community of the affected area
Disaster Management
Disaster Management means a continuous and integrated process of planning,
organising, coordinating and implementing measures which are necessary or expedient for
prevention of danger or threat of any disaster; mitigation or reduction of risk of any disaster
or its severity or consequences; capacity-building; preparedness to deal with any disaster;
prompt response to any threatening disaster situation or disaster; assessing the severity or
magnitude of effects of any disaster; evacuation, rescue and relief; rehabilitation and
reconstruction.
Gender
Gender refers to the array of socially constructed roles and relationships, personality
traits, attitudes, behaviours, values, relative power and influence that society ascribes to
people on a differential basis. Gender is not biologically pre-determined but refers to the
economic, social and cultural attributes and opportunities associated with being male or
female. Gender is also relational; gender roles and characteristics do not exist in isolation,
but are defined in relation to one another and through the demonstration or “doing” of
gender in relation to others. Gender attributes and opportunities may be affirmed or
challenged (or both) in disaster contexts; gender may also be imposed or inferred in disasters
to the disadvantage of individuals whose gender identity is transitional or emergent.
Local Authorities
The term ‘Local Authorities’ in these Guidelines includes panchayati raj institutions,
municipalities, a district board, cantonment board, town planning authority or Zilla Parishad
or any other body or authority invested by law for rendering essential services or, with the
control and management of civic services within a specified local area.
Mitigation
Mitigation means measures aimed at reducing the risk, impact or effects of a disaster
or threatening disaster situation.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
The DM Act, 2005 has made the statutory provisions for the constitution of the
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for the purpose of specialized response to natural
and man-made disasters. According to Section 45 of the Act, the Force has to function under
the general superintendence, direction and control of the NDMA and under the command
and supervision of Director General, NDRF. In lieu with the Section 44 (i) of the Act that
states NDRF a specialist force, the force is gradually emerging as the most visible and
vibrant multi-disciplinary, multi-skilled, high-tech force of the NDMA capable of dealing
with all types of natural and man-made disasters. At present, NDRF is constituted of eight
battalions, two each from the BSF, CRPF, CISF and ITBP. Each battalion has 18 self-
contained specialist search and rescue teams of 45 personnel each including engineers,
technicians, electricians, dog squads and medical/paramedics. The total strength of each
battalion is approximately 1,149. All the eight battalions are being equipped and trained to
combat all natural disasters including four battalions in combating nuclear, biological and
chemical disasters. Raising of two more NDRF battalions at Patna in Bihar and Vijayawada
in Andhra Pradesh has been approved by the Government and NDMA has initiated
necessary actions for the same. In the event of a threatening disaster situation, proactive
deployment of these forces will be carried out by NDMA in consultation with state
authorities.
National Executive Committee (NEC)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 8 of the Disaster

Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005), the Central Government has constituted a National
Executive Committee (NEC) to carry out the various functions assigned to it under the said
Act. NEC comprises the Union Home Secretary as the Chairperson, and the Secretaries to
the GOI in the Ministries/Departments of Agriculture, Atomic Energy, Defence, Drinking
Water Supply, Environment and Forests, Finance (Expenditure), Health, Power, Rural
Development, Science and Technology, Space, Telecommunications, Urban Development,
Water Resources and the Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff of the Chiefs of Staff
Committee as members. Secretaries in the Ministry of External Affairs, Earth Sciences,
Human Resource Development, Mines, Shipping, Road Transport & Highways and
Secretary, NDMA will be special invitees to the meetings of the NEC.
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
On 23 December 2005, the Government of India enacted the Disaster Management

Act, which envisaged the creation of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA),
headed by the Prime Minister, and State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) headed
by respective Chief Ministers, to spearhead and implement a holistic and integrated
approach to Disaster Management in India. NDMA has been constituted with the Prime
Minister of India as its Chairman, a Vice Chairman with the status of Cabinet Minister, and
eight members with the status of Ministers of State.
NDMA as the apex body is mandated to lay down the policies, plans and guidelines for DM

to ensure timely and effective response to disasters. Towards this, it has the following
responsibilities:-Lay down policies on disaster management ; Approve the National Plan;
Approve plans prepared by the Ministries or Departments of the Government of India in
accordance with the National Plan; Lay down guidelines to be followed by the State
Authorities in drawing up the State Plan; Lay down guidelines to be followed by the
different Ministries or Departments of the Government of India for the Purpose of
integrating the measures for prevention of disaster or the mitigation of its effects in their
development plans and projects; Coordinate the enforcement and implementation of the
policy and plan for DM; Recommend provision of funds for the purpose of mitigation;
Provide such support to other countries affected by major disasters as may be determined by
the Central Government; Take such other measures for the prevention of disaster, or the
mitigation, or preparedness and capacity building for dealing with the threatening disaster
situation or disaster as it may consider necessary; Lay down broad policies and guidelines
for the functioning of the NIDM.
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

NGOs are organizations registered under various Indian laws such as the Societies
Registration Act, 1860, Section 25(1) of Companies Act, 1956 meant for non-profit
companies, or State-specific Public Charitable Trust Acts. NGOs work on a variety of areas
like humanitarian assistance, sectoral development interventions and sustainable
development. NGOs play important roles in different stages of the Disaster Management
Cycle.
Preparedness
Preparedness is the state of readiness to deal with a threatening disaster situation or

disaster and the effects thereof.
Person with Disabilities (PWD)
According to the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights

and Full Participation) Act, 1995, “person with disability" means a person suffering from not
less than forty per cent of any disability as certified by a medical authority. The Act defines
disability as blindness; low vision; leprosy-cured; hearing impairment, locomotors
disability; mental retardation; mental illness.
State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)
The DM Act, 2005 has made the statutory provisions for the constitution of the State
Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) at every State for the purpose of DM. According
to Section 14 of the Act, SDMA shall consist of the Chairperson and such number of other
members, not exceeding nine, as may be prescribed by the State Government and, unless the

rules otherwise provide, the SDMA shall consist of the following members, namely:- (a) the
Chief Minister of the State, who shall be Chairperson, ex officio; (b) other members, not
exceeding eight, to be nominated by the Chairperson of the State Authority; (c) the
Chairperson of the State Executive Committee, ex officio. The Chairperson of the State
Authority may designate one of the nominated members to be the Vice- Chairperson of the
SDMA. The Chairperson of the State Executive Committee shall be the Chief Executive
Officer of the State Authority, ex officio: provided that in the case of a Union territory
having Legislative Assembly, except the Union territory of Delhi, the Chief Minister shall
be the Chairperson of the Authority established under this section and in case of other Union
territories, the Lieutenant Governor or the Administrator shall be the Chairperson of that
Authority: provided further that the Lieutenant Governor of the Union territory of Delhi
shall be the Chairperson and the Chief Minister thereof shall be the Vice-Chairperson of the
SDMA.
Seismic Retrofitting
Seismic retrofitting is the modification of existing structures to make them more
resistant to seismic activity, ground motion, or soil failure due to earthquakes. With better
understanding of seismic demand on structures and with our recent experiences with large
earthquakes in major urban centres, the need of seismic retrofitting is well acknowledged.
While current practices of seismic retrofitting are predominantly concerned with structural
improvements to reduce the seismic hazard of using the structures, it is equally important to
reduce the hazards and losses from non-structural elements. Seismic performance of
structures can be greatly enhanced through proper initial design or subsequent
modifications.

Abbreviations
CRZ : Coastal Regulation Zone
CRS : Cargo Related Services
CBDP : Community Based Disaster Preparedness
CCP : Community Contingency Plan
DDMA : District Disaster Management Authority
DM : Disaster Management
DMO : Disaster Management Officers
DRR : Disaster Risk Reduction
DRM : Disaster Resource Management
DMP : Disaster Management Plan
DMS : Disaster Management Server
EOC : Emergency Operation Center
EIA : Environmental Impact Assessment
EW : Early Warning
GIS : Geographic Information System
GPS : Ground Positioning System
IRS : Incident Response System
IRTs : Incident Response Teams
IMD : Indian Meteorological Department
INCOIS : Indian National Centre for Oceanic Information Services
IOTEWS : Indian Ocean Tsunami Early Warning System
IEC : Information Education and Communication
INEE : International Network for Education in Emergencies
Mw : Movement Magnitude Wave
MoA : Ministry of Agriculture
MoD : Ministry of Defence
MFR : Medical First Responder
NIOT : National Institute of Ocean Technology
NDMA : National Disaster Management Authority
NDRF : National Disaster Response Force
NEC : National Executive Committee
NIDM : National Institute of Disaster Management
PBMC : Port Blair Municipal Council

PDS : Public Distribution System

PRI : Panchayati Raj Institutions
SDRF : State Disaster Response Fund
SDRF : State Disaster Response Force
SCR : State Control Room
SEC : State Executive Committee
SHG : Self Help Group
SOP : Standard Operating Procedures
UTDMA : Union Territory Disaster Management Authority
UTDMEC : Union Territory Disaster Management Executive Committee
UNDP : United Nations Development Programme
VCP : Village Contingency Plan
VVTF : Village Voluntary Task Force
VHAI : Voluntary Health Association of India
WATSAN : Water and Sanitation

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SL. NO. CONTENTS PAGE NO.

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1.2 ADMINISTRATIVE SUB-DIVISIONS

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1.3 PHYSICAL FEATURES

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Types of Crisis / Hazards / Disaster agents

a) Hijacking, forcible seizure of Aircraft on ground and attack on ground

2. War and Interstate Situation

a) Any inter-state development having immediate and grave implications for

c) Foreign invasion or civil war in a country neighbouring India or closely

(a) Large scale exodus of people/ refugees from any neighbouring

(a) Major breakdown of any of the essential services posing wide-

Nuclear accident inside or outside the country which poses

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8. Law & Order

9. Water and Climate Related Disaster agents:

10. Geologically related Disaster agents:

11. Accident related Disaster agents:

2.1.1 The A & N Islands are vulnerable because of

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2.1.2 STATUS OF DISASTERS IN ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS

a) Climate Change Impact:

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Likely impact of Climate Possible Impacts on the People of ANI

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amount of useful precipitation into tank and supplied to household.

Social Issues (Displacement and Urbanization):

2001). As about 260 km of the coast of

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Disaster Features (Extent of Damage) Authority competent to

L1 (a) The spread of disaster does not exceed 10 Deputy Commissioner

L2 (a) All Districts are affected by L1 or Relief Commissioner/Chief

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2.2.3 EARTHQUAKE OF 1941

1941 - Andaman Islands, India, Mw 7.7

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2.2.4 EARTHQUAKE TREMORS OF 1982-83

The Great Nicobar Island experienced a series of earthquake tremors during

2.2.5 EARTHQUAKE TREMORS OF 2002

Date - 14th September 2002

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2.2.6. EARTHQUAKE TREMORS OF 2004

Tsunami is the Japanese word known as “Harbour Waves”. This is an ocean

2.2.8 CYCLONE AND HIGH VELOCITY WINDS

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Certain areas/islands have poor natural drainage due to peculiar geographical

1 Active Volcanoes Barren Island- Erupted in 1803, 1891, 1995 and

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